About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is wrestling with the tension between following the rules and following their conscience. It is a perfect fit for a child who feels like an outsider or who is starting to question the motives of the authority figures in their lives. Set in a reimagined Victorian England, the story follows Sophronia, a finishing school student trained in the arts of espionage, as she navigates a dangerous train journey. Beyond the dirigibles and mechanicals, this is a sophisticated look at loyalty, class ethics, and the weight of making adult choices for the first time. It is highly appropriate for mid-to-late teens who enjoy sharp wit and complex social maneuvering. Parents will appreciate how it models critical thinking and the importance of standing by ones friends, even when it complicates ones own future.
