About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking big questions about their future or feels like they do not quite fit into the expectations set by others. It is a perfect choice for the dreamer who feels caught between what they are good at and what they love to do. The story follows a young farm girl who feels like a misfit, leading her on a folkloric journey to discover her true calling. Through gentle storytelling, Michael Morpurgo explores themes of self-confidence and the magic found in everyday hard work. At 64 pages with beautiful illustrations, it is an ideal first chapter book for children aged 7 to 9. It provides a comforting space to talk about identity and the idea that our 'destiny' is something we have the power to shape ourselves.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with identity and the pressure of expectations in a metaphorical, secular way. There are no heavy traumas, making the resolution feel both hopeful and grounded in reality.
