Black sheep Evelyn Arndt will need more than big dreams and a sassy mouth when her 5th-grade teacher brags about new German Chancellor, Adolf Hitler, in her small Wisconsin town.

In the shadow of the Great Depression, eleven-year-old Evelyn Arndt is bursting with imagination, sass, and a secret hope: that one day she'll rescue her Mama from the Wisconsin State Hospital and bring her home. Evelyn may be the family's black sheep, but in her daydreams she's always the hero.

That is, until the unthinkable happens. Evelyn's 5th-grade teacher proudly praises a man named Adolf Hitler -- and whispers of antisemitism creep into her quiet Midwestern town. Suddenly, Evelyn's world of make-believe collides with reality. When her best friend is threatened, Evelyn must decide: stay safely tucked inside her dreams, or stand up and fight for what's right.

EVELYN AM, DAYDREAMER is a heartfelt middle grade historical novel (48,000 words) about courage, friendship, and the fragile power of dreams. Blending poignancy with sass, it explores bigotry, cruelty, and mental illness through the sharp eyes of a child who refuses to stay silent. Fans of Anne Shirley and Mary Lennox will recognize Evelyn as a new heroine -- rascally, determined, and just reckless enough to make a difference.

Perfect for readers who love coming-of-age stories with heart, history, and hope, EVELYN AM, DAYDREAMER reminds us that even children can be heroes when the world needs them most.

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• Publication Date: November 10, 2025
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• Print Length: 218 Pages
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