Stuck Between Two Worlds: A heart-warming story about dealing with anxiety and anger for kids

by Lisa Parkes

Will Ruby choose The Wilderness and stay with her other Wildheart friends, or will she return home to the family who doesn't understand her at all?

Stuck Between Two Worlds is a heartwarming story about a 9-year-old girl dealing with the negative emotions and scary feelings that many school-aged children struggle with.  Author Lisa Parkes draws on a decade of helping families of children with low self-esteem, anxiety issues and kids’ behaviour problems to offer a beautiful story of a feisty young lady who learns to overcome anxiety and anger by finding special friends just like her.

Firecracker Ruby was in trouble again and whilst angrily crying in her room, Nettie appeared and provided a kind voice of reason and the understanding she had been desperately searching for.  Powered by heart energy, Nettie takes Ruby to the wonderful Wilderness where she learns that she has nothing to worry about because she is, in fact, a Wildheart – a strong-willed child and sensitive soul. Ruby discovers how to use her Wildheart superpowers for good, and she even manages to shrink her worry, overcome fear and learns valuable anger management techniques. 

Stuck Between Two Worlds is an inspirational fiction book that strong-willed, sensitive children can identify with and their parents can use to help explain difficult life lessons, as they read the rewarding and uplifting story together as a family.

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"I could not put this book down! A brave story, with a strong message that goes straight to your heart. ‘Stuck Between Two Worlds’ takes you on a magical adventure as Ruby learns to trust herself and her heart. I laughed, I cried and I related to everything Ruby had to go through. Ruby wasn’t broken, she was able to lift herself up and feel good again. She learned to open her heart to life outside of her bedroom window.

This story allows you to feel the deep emotions that children often feel they need to hide, especially if life at home feels scary at times. Ruby moves from sadness, fear and loneliness to hope and joy and so can you! ‘Stuck Between Two Worlds’ encourages readers to be brave and to follow their wild hearts!" Katia B

233 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 21, 2019

About the author

Lisa Parkes is a writer and Therapeutic Coach who works with highly sensitive and neurodivergent souls of all ages. Lisa lives in South East England and when she isn’t writing books, you’ll find her taking care of other people’s dogs, reading tarot cards or sharing her insights and discoveries on Substack as The Intuitive Writer.

Reviews

[Allyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ruby has a hard home life. Things feel tense and sometimes like she doesn't belong. But one day she discovers there is a secret place full of acceptance and healing where she can be exactly who she is.
We follow Ruby through a magical world as she learns to manage her emotions and express herself honestly. This story has adventure, fun, and some deep lessons that will help children learn that they are not wrong in being who they are in their own skin.
Written with joy and warmth, Stuck Between Two Worlds is a lovely tale full of compassion and tools to use to find a safe place inside one's own heart.
I loved this from the first page. So many children grow up feeling 'wrong' looking for a place to belong, lashing out in anger when they feel misunderstood. But Ruby and her strong voice can help them find a way through the emotional maze to the other side where they can begin to stand tall and proud.
terrific job! I will look for more from this author.

[Dinah Kawino · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is such a powerful book,inspires community development, wellness for future generations and positive parenting! Thank you!