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Reach for this book when your teen is grappling with the weight of expectations or feels the sharp sting of being an outsider. Whether they are the high achiever feeling crushed by family legacy or the underdog fighting for a seat at the table, this story provides a mirror for those complicated emotions. Kidnap (Guy Erma and the Son of Empire) follows two boys from opposite ends of a futuristic caste system: Teodor, a royal heir burdened by duty, and Guy, an orphan striving for a military future. Through a high stakes sci-fi lens, the story explores the necessity of trust and the courage required to forge an identity separate from one's origins. It is a sophisticated thriller that normalizes the fear of the future while celebrating resilience.