About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is processing a major life transition or feeling overwhelmed by external events beyond their control. This historical coming-of-age story follows Katya, a young girl living in the heart of the Russian Tsar's palace just as the world as she knows it begins to crumble. It is a powerful exploration of finding internal stability when social orders and family traditions vanish. While it provides a window into the Russian Revolution, the heart of the story is Katya's journey from a sheltered life of privilege to one of hard work and survival. It is ideal for middle schoolers (ages 10 to 14) who are ready to grapple with themes of social justice, the loss of innocence, and the resilience required to build a new life from the ashes of the old.
