Super Short Summary

In Tracy Holczer’s heartfelt middle-grade debut novel, The Secret Hum of a Daisy (2014), twelve-year-old Grace must come to terms with her mother’s premature death, moving in with a grandmother she initially dislikes in a town she doesn't know. As Grace navigates her grief, she believes her mother left her posthumous messages, leading her on a treasure hunt that explores themes of family, loss, and reconciliation. Some sensitive topics in the book include parental loss, a complex family history, and a young boy dealing with cancer.