Maddy Finds Her Voice

By DD Stanchich

Eleven-year-old Maddy never thought starting over would feel this hard.

After moving to a new town with her mom, Maddy has to begin again at Oak Hollow Middle School, where everything feels unfamiliar-the hallways, the classrooms, the lunch tables, and even the sound of her own voice. She used to love singing and acting, especially when her dad was there cheering her on. But now, music feels different. Speaking up feels different. Being herself feels different.

Maddy wants to be brave, but being the new girl is not easy. She worries about making friends, saying the wrong thing, and carrying feelings that are too big to explain. With the help of her kind choir teacher, Ms. Rivera, and a few classmates who slowly become friends, Maddy begins to discover that starting over does not mean forgetting the people and places she loves. It means learning how to carry them with her in a new way.

As the school showcase approaches, Maddy must decide whether she is ready to share the song tucked quietly in her heart. Along the way, she learns that courage can be small, healing takes time, and God is near even in the moments that feel uncertain.

Maddy Finds Her Voice is a heartfelt pre-teen chapter book about grief, friendship, faith, and finding the courage to begin again. Gentle, emotional, and hopeful, this story is perfect for readers ages 10-14 who are learning that their voice matters-even when life changes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H8TBZNV7
• ISBN13: 9798184635842
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"