About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is beginning to understand that life is not divided into simple heroes and villains, or when they are struggling with the lingering sadness that follows a major life change. While the first book celebrated a victory over a tyrant, this sequel addresses the 'day after' the revolution. It explores how a family tries to rebuild a society broken by long-term oppression while living in a castle haunted by the literal and figurative ghosts of the past. It is a deeply empathetic look at justice, collective trauma, and the courage it takes to choose kindness over revenge. Best suited for middle-grade readers, it offers a sophisticated but accessible framework for discussing how we can heal from old wounds and move forward with hope.
