"Marty" by Rachel Noble follows the journey of its eponymous protagonist, a young person struggling with identity and belonging in a world that often feels isolating. Through engaging friendships and poignant moments, Marty navigates personal challenges, exploring themes of self-discovery and acceptance. As Marty confronts societal expectations and familial pressures, the story unfolds with emotional depth, showcasing the importance of resilience and the power of connection. With a blend of humor and heartache, Marty’s experience resonates with readers, inviting them to reflect on their own paths to understanding and embracing their true selves. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-2nd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-7 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Holiday House Inc .

Rachel Noble enjoys writing for children, particularly stories that sensitively empower them to navigate big feelings. Rachel loves rainbows, the beach and of course, feathers. She is lucky to get all of this in Queensland Australia, where she lives. She was inspired to write Finn's Feather following the loss of her son Hamish in 2012. After Rachel got the idea for this story, she found a feather on her doorstep. Rachel has five beautiful children (including her beloved Hamish), and a patient husband. Rachel worked as a journalist, radio producer and voice-over artist before she became an author. www. rachelnobleauthor. com Zoey Abbott is a grown-up, but she still has more questions than answers. She also feels like she knew something important when she was a kid, something that she has forgotten. So Zoey time travels in her mind, digging and scraping and scooping up old sticks and bones. She sometimes puts these in her stories.