About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with feelings of unfairness, public embarrassment, or the need to maintain their dignity under pressure. It provides a powerful historical lens for discussing how to remain true to oneself when external circumstances feel out of control. Based on the true story of Marjorie Bruce, the novel follows an eleven year old princess captured by the English and held in a cage. While the premise is harrowing, the focus is on Marjorie's internal resilience and her refusal to let her captors break her spirit. It is an ideal choice for middle grade readers who enjoy history but are ready for more mature themes of political conflict and emotional endurance. Parents will find it a perfect bridge for discussing the difference between who people say you are and who you know yourself to be.
