Other editions of book The Metamorphosis of Kaden Parsons

Kaden feels weighted down by adult problems that he can do nothing about. He thought that things couldn’t get any worse than having to start at a new school in the middle of the school year. But he was wrong. Being bullied for being the new kid is way worse.Caught up in his own troubles with a new job, new house and a whole new way of life as a single father, Kaden’s dad seems a zillion miles away. So, Kaden decides to handle the bullies the best way he knows how and boldly declares, “I am not going to school anymore—ever!

The Metamorphosis of Kaden Parsons is about a boy who is bullied at school following the loss of his mother and mid-year transfer to a new school. As a new single-parent, his dad must learn how best to help his son while fighting the guilt of not knowing. Using the amazing transformation of the Monarch butterfly as a metaphor, Kaden's journey reveals who he really is and launches his dad on a quest to become the father his son needs him to be. The conversation starters at the end of the book help busy parents to personalize the major themes of the story--which include bullying and the power of standing up, love and loss, and single parenting--to their own family values and experiences.