About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the feeling of being an outsider or is starting to ask deeper questions about their own identity and family history. This third installment in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series follows Sophie Foster, a girl who discovered she was an elf and was forced to leave her human life behind. As Sophie navigates a world of magic and ancient secrets, she faces the heavy reality of being a created being with unknown biological parents, touching on themes of adoption and the search for belonging. Parents will appreciate how the story balances high-stakes fantasy adventure with grounded emotional struggles. While the world is filled with exotic creatures and telepathic powers, the core of the story is about Sophie finding her voice and choosing her own family. It is an excellent choice for middle-schoolers who enjoy complex world-building but still need a protagonist who mirrors their own anxieties about fitting in and standing up for what is right.
