Leon Gains and the Serpent's Curse

Reach for this book when your child feels overlooked or discouraged because they lack a specific talent or status that peers seem to have naturally. This high fantasy adventure follows Leon, a boy living in the shadow of the Remnant, a group of chosen heroes. When a plague strikes his village, Leon must decide if he is willing to lead a rescue mission even though he wasn't officially selected for the task. It is a powerful exploration of finding one's purpose through faith and action rather than waiting for a title or a sign. Parents will appreciate the strong moral compass and the way it handles themes of jealousy and self worth. The story is ideal for middle schoolers who are beginning to navigate social hierarchies and their own identity within a community. It offers a hopeful message that ordinary courage is just as vital as supernatural gifts.