About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling discouraged by a bossy peer or needs a boost in creative confidence. It is a perfect choice for kids who feel more comfortable with visual storytelling and are looking for a high-stakes adventure that validates their own big ideas and quirky inventions. The story follows siblings Ruby and Bear Foot as they attempt to rescue their father and his world-changing invention, flying shoes, from the clutches of the villainous and greedy Wendy Wedge. While the plot is full of slapstick humor and wild gadgets, it deeply explores themes of family loyalty, teamwork, and the importance of standing up for what is right. It is ideally suited for readers aged 8 to 12 who enjoy the doodle-heavy, kinetic style of books like Tom Gates or Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Parents will appreciate the positive sibling dynamic and the way the story frames engineering and problem-solving as exciting, accessible tools for kids to change their world.
