About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like they are constantly under a magnifying glass or struggling to meet high expectations despite their best efforts. It is perfect for the student who feels clumsy, misunderstood, or unfairly targeted by a peer. While the setting is a magical boarding school, the emotional core is deeply relatable: navigating a difficult teacher's scrutiny and the sting of a rival's sabotage. In this installment, Mildred Hubble works hard on a summer project only to have it stolen by her nemesis, Ethel Hallow. The story follows Mildred's brave journey to rescue her enchanted tortoise and prove her worth. It beautifully explores themes of resilience and self-confidence, making it an excellent choice for children ages 7 to 10 who are learning to stand up for themselves in the face of unfairness. It normalizes the feeling of being the underdog while celebrating the quiet courage it takes to keep trying.
