About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with questions of identity or feeling like they do not quite fit into their world. Melanie Gate is a foundling who has always felt like an outsider, until her unique talent for unlocking any door leads her on a high stakes quest with a mechanical gearling named Traveler. Together, they navigate a world of clockwork magic and dangerous secrets. This story beautifully explores the emotional complexity of being an orphan and the search for one's origins. It balances fast paced fantasy adventure with deep reflections on what it means to be human versus mechanical, and how our talents define us. It is a perfect choice for middle grade readers who enjoy intricate world building and stories about finding a chosen family where you least expect it.
