Me and the Missouri Moon

Scarlet Burnes grapples with the aftermath of witnessing her father's hit-and-run accident, which leaves her torn between loyalty and morality. As she navigates the complexities of fifth grade, she finds solace in a budding friendship with the new girl, Cricket. However, this connection is tested when police inquiries into the incident begin to unfold. With the pressure mounting, Scarlet turns to the wisdom of Maya Angelou for guidance, highlighting themes of friendship, fear, and the struggle for truth in a challenging environment.