About This Book
Reach for this book if your child is struggling with the embarrassment of being 'different' or feels like their family's eccentricities are holding them back from social acceptance. It is a fantastic choice for the middle grade reader who feels like an outsider and needs to see a protagonist navigate those same feelings of social anxiety with humor and grit. Mellie Turpin has spent her life trying to distance herself from her family's obsession with 'Paravans' (fairies), only to discover that they are real, grumpy, and living in her new house. As Mellie tries to manage a magical infestation while fitting into a new town, she learns that true identity comes from embracing the parts of yourself you have tried to hide. It is a witty, secular fantasy that handles themes of belonging and family legacy with a light but meaningful touch.
