About This Book
Reach for this book when your teen is grappling with questions of lineage, identity, or the heavy weight of a perceived family obligation. This historical coming of age story follows sixteen year old John, a squire who travels to the Holy Land during the Fifth Crusade to find the father he never knew. Beyond the historical adventure, it is a deeply emotional exploration of what it means to grow into manhood with integrity. Parents will appreciate how the story models the transition from seeking vengeance to finding peace. It is particularly suited for readers aged 10 to 15 who are beginning to navigate their own moral compasses in a complex world. The book provides a gentle but firm foundation for discussing how our choices, rather than our origins, define who we become.
