All the Impossible Things Summary
Lindsay Lackey

All the Impossible Things Overview

All the Impossible Things is a middle grade fictional work of magical realism written by Lindsay Lackey. It is told in the third person, and Red, an 11-year-old foster child, is the protagonist. The story follows her as she tries to be reunited with her mother and as she learns to find love where it is offered. Major themes include the importance of being seen in relationships, healthy dynamics in mother-daughter relationships, the importance of taking responsibility and offering forgiveness in relationships, and the reality of big feelings. A key motif in the novel is the use of literary references towards the seemingly impossible.