The Turning: Between What Was and What Begins

By Diana-Lea Baranovich

The Turning

Sometimes change does not happen all at once.
Sometimes it begins quietly.

A pause.
A question.
A moment where someone realizes
they cannot keep pretending
everything feels the same.

In The Turning, a young person begins to notice
that something inside is shifting.
Old fears feel heavier.
Old roles no longer fit.
And standing still starts to feel harder
than taking the next step.

This is a story about hesitation, courage, and the space between who we were and who we are becoming.

A gentle and reflective hi-lo novella for preteens, The Turning explores identity, change, belonging, and the quiet moments that shape us most.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H11YKK8J
• ISBN13: 9798196049156
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"