About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like an outsider or struggles with the beautiful, messy chaos of a large family. It is a perfect choice for the young reader who appreciates a darker sense of humor and finds comfort in the idea that 'normal' is a relative term. This installment of the Strega-Borgia Chronicles finds the eccentric family facing double trouble from a rogue butler with explosive plans and a demon hunting for a powerful stone. At its heart, the story explores the fierce loyalty of siblings and the strength found in collective eccentricity. While the plot is fast-paced and fantastical, the emotional core celebrates accepting others for exactly who they are. It is most appropriate for middle-grade readers who enjoy dry wit and are ready for some mildly spooky, absurdist peril. Parents will appreciate how the story uses fantasy to model a family that, despite its many quirks and magical distractions, always shows up for one another.
