About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the pressure of family legacy or feeling caught between who they are told to be and who they actually want to be. Feast and Famine is a lushly imagined fantasy about two girls, Merri and Rue, from rival houses who are destined to duel for control of their land on their thirteenth birthdays. It explores how systemic unfairness can be masked by tradition and how friendship can bridge even the deepest of divides. Parents will appreciate the way it tackles justice and the courage required to question the status quo. It is an ideal pick for ages 8 to 12, offering a vibrant world of magic and baking while modeling how to stand up for others and find common ground with an enemy.
