One of the few books out there that happens durring the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, it is not only in the background, but the lynch pin of the whole story, which is refreshing.

I liked how the main character was bored with zoom school,, and wanted to do anything else, but attend to it. So it makes sense that he jumps about doing a project, rather than sit in front of the computer.

And because of that, he does have an adventure, finding some children who are homeless, that he is able to help.

Sweet and funny story of being bored, and learning to work around it.

<em> Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

Cymbaline is a kid facing the beginning of the pandemic. His family is separated by the lockdowns and quarantines and his mom is going a little stir crazy with nerves and lack of productivity and he's missing his friend and favorite teachers.

He navigates doing remote school, dealing with supply shortages, meeting new friends facing far worse, and the devastating loss of a beloved community member.

This is a fantastic middle grade novel to help kids who experienced covid and it's impact process.