Wonder Light

Reach for this book when your child feels like they do not fit in or is struggling with a sense of being unwanted. Twig is a girl sent to a ranch for troubled youth on a misty island, a setting that serves as a powerful metaphor for the isolation many children feel when they believe they are difficult or unlovable. When she discovers a secret, vulnerable unicorn filly, the story shifts from a lonely drama into a high stakes magical adventure. It is an ideal choice for middle grade readers who are navigating complex feelings about belonging and self-worth. Through Twig's journey to protect the creature, she learns that her perceived flaws are actually her greatest strengths. The book handles themes of foster care and emotional resilience with a gentle, fantasy-driven touch, making it appropriate for ages 8 to 12.