About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their child is processing the heavy weight of grief or feeling isolated by a significant life transition. While set during the Black Death in 1348, the story serves as a profound vessel for exploring how we find the strength to move forward when the world as we knew it has vanished. It follows young Runa, the sole survivor of her village, on a harrowing but ultimately hopeful journey across land and sea to find a place where she belongs. The narrative balances the stark reality of historical loss with the uplifting power of resilience and found family. It is best suited for readers aged 10 to 12 who can handle mature themes of mortality within a protective, adventurous framework. Parents will appreciate how it validates deep sadness while highlighting the small, everyday acts of courage that lead to healing and new beginnings.
