About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling like an outsider, struggling with labels, or experiencing the sting of being 'the underdog.' This magical adventure follows Seven Salazar, a young witch who is unexpectedly labeled a Spare: a member of a low-status coven that no one respects. Forced to choose between permanent failure and an 'impossible task,' Seven and her fellow Spares must learn to trust one another to save their magic and their town. It is a vibrant story about redefining what it means to be powerful. With strong Latine cultural influences and themes of systemic unfairness, this book is perfect for middle-grade readers (ages 8 to 12). Parents will appreciate how it tackles complex social hierarchies and the importance of choosing your own family. It turns the 'chosen one' trope on its head, showing that being overlooked can actually be a secret strength. It is an empowering, humorous, and deeply relatable pick for any child navigating friendship drama or the fear of not being good enough.
