Every story begins with a spark, and for Emily J. Peaslee, that spark was a question that wouldn’t let her go: What happens to the forgotten children?

In 1947, families had very little understanding of epilepsy and other medical conditions. Too often, children with seizures or unusual illnesses were misunderstood, feared, and even abandoned. Out of this tragic reality grew the inspiration for Whatever Happened to Naomi?, a moving Christian historical novel about a little girl left behind but never forgotten by God.

Through Naomi’s journey, Emily explores themes of abandonment, family guilt, and the healing power of God’s grace. Readers are invited to cry with Naomi, hope with her caretakers, and discover that redemption is possible—even in the darkest circumstances.

At its heart, this is more than just historical fiction. It is a story of faith, forgiveness, and second chances. A reminder that no one is truly forgotten when placed in God’s hands.