DK, The Doctor’s Kid – Middle Grade Novel

Have you ever had to say goodbye to your best friends, pack up everything, and land in a place that feels like another planet? That’s exactly what happens to Mateo Morales in DK, the Doctor’s Kid. One moment he’s basking in the sunshine of Mexico City, laughing with his friends—and the next, he’s dropped into a tiny outport community on the frosty coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. New school. New people. New rules. Total culture shock.

And just to crank up the challenge? The move happens right before Christmas, with snowstorms swirling and icy winds howling. Not exactly a warm welcome.

Mateo—aka DK—is a 10-year-old Mexican boy whose life takes a wild turn when his dad, a doctor, and his mom, a medical receptionist, accept jobs in Tuckamore. It’s a place so unfamiliar, it might as well be on a faraway planet. No friends. No idea where he has landed. Just a whole lot of starting over.

As someone who bounced between cities and countries growing up, I know how hard it is to leave behind everything familiar and try to fit into a new world. That’s why DK’s journey hits home. He wrestles with fear, jealousy, and awkward moments—but also finds the courage to share his culture, build new friendships, and discover that even the coldest places can warm your heart.

DK, the Doctor’s Kid is a middle-grade adventure packed with big changes, frosty surprises, and the kind of bravery it takes to find your footing when everything feels upside down. If you’re into ice hockey, standing up to bullies, and doing whatever it takes to belong, this book’s for you.

Available now on Amazon.