About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is beginning to grapple with the harsh complexities of history and the sobering reality that war impacts innocent civilians far more than kings. This is a quiet, contemplative story for the mature reader who is ready to move beyond black-and-white hero narratives toward a more nuanced understanding of human suffering and empathy. Set during the 17th-century conflict between Denmark and Sweden, the story follows Dag, an orphan navigating a landscape of displacement and loss. While it is technically an adventure, it functions more as a philosophical exploration of resilience and the bonds of friendship formed in the shadows of tragedy. It is a somber but deeply humanizing read that validates feelings of loneliness and the search for purpose in a world that often feels indifferent.
