About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like an outsider or is struggling to find where they truly belong. It is especially resonant for children in foster care or adoptive families who are navigating questions of identity and roots. Ernie is a twelve-year-old boy who has always felt different, only to discover he was actually born in a magical world beneath the puddles. The story follows his journey to save this hidden community from the menacing Troggs. It masterfully balances high-stakes fantasy adventure with deep emotional themes of bravery, self-confidence, and the search for home. Parents will appreciate how it validates the feeling of being a 'misfit' while providing a hopeful roadmap for claiming one's own power. It is an ideal pick for middle-grade readers who enjoy magic rooted in the natural world.
