About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is questioning their place in the world or feeling caught between who they were and who they want to become. It is an ideal choice for children struggling with peer pressure, loyalty, or the fear that they are fundamentally bad because of their past or their circumstances. This beautifully told story follows an eight-year-old street urchin named Duck who is sent to spy on a baker but finds herself transformed by the warmth of the oven and the kindness of a mentor. It explores deep emotional themes of belonging, the power of chosen family, and the courage it takes to be honest. While it features a ragtag gang of thieves and a touch of gargoyle magic, the heart of the story is a gentle, sophisticated exploration of identity and redemption. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's internal struggle to be good in a complicated world.
