About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with high expectations, a quick temper, or the feeling that they must be 'the strong one' in every situation. While it is a high-stakes fantasy adventure, it serves as a powerful mirror for children who feel pressured by their family or community to suppress their softer emotions in favor of duty and anger. Sundew is a dragon raised for one purpose: revenge. As she navigates the dangerous Poison Jungle, she must decide if the path of hatred chosen by her ancestors is truly her own. The story explores themes of environmental ethics, the complexity of moral choices, and the discovery of unexpected love. It is ideal for middle-grade readers who enjoy complex world-building and are beginning to navigate their own independence from parental expectations.
