Rocky Road
Rocky Road by Rose Kent, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 2010, is a 295-page work of juvenile fiction that explores the complexities of family life and social issues. The story centers on the Dobson family, particularly Tess and her deaf brother, Jordan, as they navigate the challenges posed by their mother’s ambitious yet precarious plans. After a series of financial struggles, their mother decides to relocate the family to Schenectady, New York, to pursue her dream of opening an ice cream shop, despite the uncertainties that lie ahead.
In this narrative, readers will find a poignant depiction of family dynamics and the impact of mental health on relationships. As Tess grapples with her mother’s fluctuating energy and the pressures of their new environment, themes of community and resilience emerge. The story illustrates how the simple act of making ice cream sundaes can serve as a comforting ritual amidst life’s difficulties, highlighting the importance of support and connection in overcoming adversity.
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Ice cream warms the heart, no matter what the weather.
That’s the Dobson family motto. Whenever things get tough, they break out the special heart-shaped bowls and make sundaes. The road has been especially rocky lately for Tess and her deaf little brother, Jordan. Their plucky Texan mother talks big, but her get-rich-quick business schemes have only landed them in serious financial hot water.
Ma’s newest idea is drastic. She abruptly moves the family to snowy Schenectady, New York, where she will use the last of their savings to open her dream business: an ice cream shop. (Too bad the only place she could find an apartment is in a senior citizens’ complex.) Tess wants to be excited about this plan, but life in Schenectady is full of new worries. Who will buy ice cream in their shop’s run-down neighborhood? What will happen when their money runs out? Worst of all is Ma herself-she’s famous for her boundless energy and grandiose ideas, but only Tess and Jordan know about the dark days when she crashes and can’t get out of bed. And Tess can’t seem to find the right words to talk to Ma about it.
This moving story of family, community, and ice cream proves that with a little help from the people around us, life really can be sweet-and a little nutty-just like Rocky Road.
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