About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the weight of expectations or feels they must hide their true nature to please a parent. It is a perfect fit for the child who is naturally empathetic but finds themselves in competitive or high-pressure environments that seem to reward 'toughness' over kindness. The story follows twelve-year-old Clementine, the heir to a legendary Dark Lord, who must take over the family business of being evil when her father is cursed. However, as she interacts with the local townspeople and makes her first real friends, she realizes that being a 'villain' doesn't align with her heart. It is a humorous, magical adventure that explores identity and the courage required to define one's own moral compass. Parents will appreciate the way it models the transition from blind obedience to independent ethical thinking for children aged 8 to 12.
