About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with their place in the world or feeling like an outsider who wants to prove their worth. This high octane Afrofuturist adventure follows Yared, a young pilot navigating the fractured Axum Empire. As he enters the Royal Trials, he must confront systemic inequality and the complex reality of a society that has left its most vulnerable behind. It is a story about finding one's identity within a grand heritage while choosing the kind of leader you want to be. While the setting is a sprawling sci-fi universe filled with robots and space travel, the emotional core focuses on loyalty and the courage to do what is right. It is perfectly suited for readers aged 8 to 12 who enjoy fast paced action but are ready for deeper conversations about justice and social responsibility. Parents will appreciate how the story uses fantasy to explore themes of cultural pride and the importance of helping others, providing a bridge to discuss real world issues like poverty and the ethics of technology.
