About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with the realization that people they love can hold vastly different, even opposing, political or social beliefs. Set against the backdrop of 1745 Scotland, it follows fifteen-year-old Hadder MacColl as she prepares for the return of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Her world is shaken when her brother returns from university with a pragmatic, peaceful perspective that Hadder views as a betrayal of their clan's honor. This story beautifully navigates the complex transition from childhood black-and-white thinking to the nuanced realities of adulthood. It is appropriate for middle and high schoolers who are forming their own identities and learning that loyalty to family can coexist with ideological disagreement. Parents will appreciate how the book validates a young person's passion while gently introducing the importance of empathy and critical thinking.
