About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is navigating the heavy transition of losing a mentor or parent and feels pressured by the rigid expectations of others. It is a sophisticated historical adventure about Elfwyn, a young woman who escapes a forced marriage or life in a convent by disguising herself as a traveling bard. Beyond the 10th-century setting, the story is deeply rooted in the universal struggle for autonomy and the search for identity through creative expression. Parents will appreciate the way it treats grief with dignity while modeling how a young person can use their intellect and the stories they love to navigate a dangerous world. It is a rich, empowering read for ages 12 and up that celebrates the power of one's own voice.
