Frostborn

Reach for this book when your child feels like they do not fit the mold of their peer group or community. It is a perfect choice for the kid who feels pressured to be one thing (like an athlete or a scholar) while their true passion lies elsewhere. The story follows Karn, a boy who prefers board games to Viking combat, and Thrunnig, a frost giantess who is 'too small' for her kind. Together, they embark on a high stakes quest that validates the idea that being different is actually a superpower. It is an age appropriate adventure for the upper elementary years that balances thrilling action with a deep focus on identity, loyalty, and the courage to be oneself. Parents will appreciate how it normalizes the struggle of self discovery within a traditionalist society.