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Reach for this book when your child feels like an outsider within their own family or is struggling with the pressure of being compared to a sibling. It is a perfect choice for middle grade readers who are beginning to ask questions about who they are and where they belong. The story follows Tinn and Cole, two boys raised as twins after a goblin mix-up, who must venture into the Wild Wood to discover which one of them is actually a changeling. Beyond the monsters and magic, the story offers a beautiful exploration of identity and the idea that our choices, rather than our origins, define who we are. It is an adventurous, funny, and deeply heart-centered read for ages 8 to 12 that validates the experience of feeling different while celebrating the bonds of family.