About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels the weight of keeping secrets or struggles with the pressure to act normal in a world where they feel fundamentally different. This third installment of the Mennyms series follows a family of life-size rag dolls living as humans in a London suburb. As external visitors and a persistent neighbor threaten to expose their true nature, the family must navigate the anxiety of being found out and the ethical dilemmas of self-preservation. It is an extraordinary allegory for any family that feels 'other' or outside the mainstream. Ideal for children aged 9 to 12, the story explores deep themes of existential dread, the meaning of life, and the strength found in domestic unity. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's fear of the unknown while modeling a family that remains steadfast and loving under pressure. It is a slow-paced, philosophical fantasy that encourages young readers to look beneath the surface of what it means to be human.
