Odd

Betty Stuart knows exactly what she is: the odd one, the overlooked middle child squeezed between siblings who seem to belong to each other in ways she never will. In Amy Le Feuvre's 1897 gem, Betty sits at the nursery window, watching the world beyond the glass, her imagination transforming ordinary afternoons into magnificent adventures while her heart aches for recognition she'll never receive. Her siblings move through life with easy confidence, but Betty feels suspended, caught between who she is and who she desperately wants to be. When she finally gathers the courage to step beyond the familiar confines of home, her journey leads not to grand conquests but to a quieter revelation: that belonging isn't about standing out, but about discovering the unique gift only she can offer. This is childhood as it truly feels: tender, lonely, funny, and surprisingly profound. Perfect for readers who remember what it was like to be small in a big family, or for anyone who was once the girl at the window, dreaming of somewhere else.