About This Book
Reach for this book if your child is struggling with the weight of adult expectations or navigating a friendship where the power balance feels uneven. Set in the high stakes world of the Victorian court, it explores the tension between loyalty to one's family and the need to follow one's own moral compass. Through the eyes of Miss V, children learn that being a good friend sometimes means standing up to the people you love most. While the setting is historical, the emotional core is deeply modern, focusing on the search for identity and the courage required to speak the truth. It is an excellent choice for middle schoolers who enjoy a touch of mystery and are beginning to question the 'systems' in their own lives. Lucy Worsley provides a rich, atmospheric look at history that feels accessible and relevant to a young person's journey toward independence.
