A Formal Occasion (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798993069579)

A Formal Occasion is a children's chapter book, target age 8-12, that is a coming-of-age story about finding the "perfect" dress for a big event. It is a story about the importance of friendships and how sometimes those friendships require loving sacrifices. "A Formal Occasion is charming, heartfelt, and age-appropriate. It blends humor, friendship, resourcefulness, and family love in a way that resonates across generations. The core message - that love is shown through action and that true friends stick together - comes through strongly."