About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like they are caught in a streak of bad luck or lacks the confidence to take on a new challenge. In this lushly illustrated fairy tale, a young girl named Isabel believes she is cursed with misfortune. With only a mysterious jewel box for protection, she sets out to find her own way in the world, discovering that her internal strength is far more powerful than any external hex. This story is ideal for children ages 5 to 9 who are beginning to navigate personal agency and resilience. It uses the timeless structure of a quest to illustrate that even when things go wrong, courage and quick thinking can turn the tide. Parents will appreciate the sophisticated vocabulary and the message that a child's greatest magic is their own bravery and perseverance.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book handles the concept of a 'curse' as a metaphor for low self-esteem and external labeling. The danger is presented through standard fairy tale tropes (mild peril) and is resolved in a hopeful, secular manner where the protagonist gains agency over her life.
