Red Butterfly

“Red Butterfly” by A.L. Sonnichsen is a poignant tale told in verse about an eleven-year-old girl named Kara, who was abandoned as an infant and raised by an American woman in China. The story moves forward as Kara begins to question her circumstances and longs for a life that is unlike the one she knows. This masterfully written book explores families, love, trust, and self-discovery as Kara learns to trust her instincts, discovers the limitless nature of family and love, and becomes capable of reaching new heights.