About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing pressure to grow up too fast or is being teased for holding onto childhood comforts. It is a perfect choice for the eleven-year-old who still sleeps with a teddy bear but feels ashamed of it. The story follows Clark, a boy whose stuffed animals are secretly warriors protecting his family from shadowy monsters. While his mother tries to force him to outgrow his toys, the book validates that these objects are symbols of love and sources of genuine strength. It is a spooky but heart-centered urban fantasy that addresses bullying and family dynamics for the 8 to 12 age range. Parents will appreciate how it reframes imagination and sensitivity as protective powers rather than weaknesses.
