Seventh Son

Reach for this book when your child feels like their unique talents make them an outsider or when they are struggling to navigate high expectations from others. It is a masterfully told story set in a magical version of the American frontier, following young Alvin Miller, a boy with extraordinary spiritual and physical gifts. As the seventh son of a seventh son, Alvin must learn to harness his powers while evading a mysterious dark force determined to stop him from becoming a Maker. The story explores deep themes of destiny, the weight of being different, and the importance of family protection. While it contains some intense moments of peril and historical hardship, it serves as a powerful metaphor for discovering one's true calling. It is an ideal choice for middle schoolers and young teens who enjoy complex world-building and stories about moral courage.