Spindle's End

Reach for this book when your child is navigating the complex transition into adolescence and questioning where they truly belong. It is especially resonant for children in adoptive or foster families who are processing the difference between their biological origins and the family that chose them. While it begins with the familiar bones of the Sleeping Beauty myth, it quickly transforms into a grounded story about a girl named Rosie who grows up in a magical but hardworking village. The narrative explores how our choices and the people who raise us define us far more than any destiny or label imposed at birth. It is a sophisticated, lyrical read that offers deep emotional comfort for kids who feel like 'outsiders' or who are searching for their own unique voice. The prose is rich and rewarding for confident readers aged 10 and up.