Seven Wild Sisters: a Modern Fairy Tale

Reach for this book when your child is navigating the complex dynamics of a large family or feeling a deep, protective urge toward their siblings. It is an ideal choice for the dreamer who spends their afternoons exploring the backyard, looking for signs of something magical hidden just out of sight. The story follows Sarah Jane, who inadvertently sparks a war between fairy clans when she tries to help a wounded creature. When her six sisters are kidnapped, she must bridge the gap between our world and the perilous realm of the Tanglewood Forest to bring them home. While the book features modern settings, it feels like an old-world myth. It explores themes of loyalty, the burden of responsibility, and the idea that bravery often means doing what is right even when you are terrified. It is a sophisticated middle-grade read that respects a child's intelligence and emotional depth, offering a world that is as dangerous as it is beautiful. Parents will appreciate the way it portrays sibling bonds: messy, fierce, and ultimately unbreakable.