About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is beginning to navigate the complicated space between loyalty to their family and their own developing sense of right and wrong. It is a perfect choice for a child who feels the weight of rules but is starting to ask: what if the rules are unfair? Set in 1700s London, the story follows Forrest Harper, a boy who lives within the walls of the Tower of London. Forrest has been taught to fear the prisoners his father guards, but when he meets a young Jacobite girl facing execution, he must decide whether to remain a silent bystander or risk everything to help her. This historical adventure masterfully explores empathy and the courage required to stand up against injustice. It is ideally suited for readers aged 8 to 12 who enjoy high-stakes tension and stories about the power of unexpected friendship. Parents will appreciate how it introduces historical themes like the Jacobite rebellion through a deeply personal and relatable lens.
