The Pass

The Pass by Sara Laux Akin is a heartfelt story about friendship, loss, and the power of reading. The story follows Sam, a young boy deeply connected to his best friend Milo. When Milo moves away, he leaves Sam a special gift - a book that comforts him as he struggles with missing his friend and changes in his family life.

When the book disappears, Sam realizes the real gift Milo gave him is not the book itself, but the connection and understanding that reading creates. Through themes of sports, reading, and emotional growth, The Pass explores how the right book can help ease loss while offering strength, empathy, and a sense of connection across distance and time.