About This Book
Reach for this book when your teen is grappling with the 'what ifs' of grief or the temptation to take a shortcut to success. This reimagined graphic novel follows Tiana from Disney's The Princess and the Frog as she accepts a deal from the Shadow Man to bring back her late father and achieve her dreams. However, she soon learns that a life built on magic and avoided pain is not truly her own. It is a powerful exploration of the grieving process, the value of hard work, and the necessity of facing difficult truths. While it features the familiar charm of New Orleans, the themes are sophisticated and lean into the darker, eerie consequences of making deals with the 'other side.' It is ideal for middle schoolers who enjoy fantasy but are ready for more nuanced moral dilemmas and emotional complexity.
