The Seven Tales of Trinket

Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the 'why' of a lost loved one or feels the weight of a family secret. It is a soul-stirring choice for children who find comfort in the logic of myths and the power of storytelling to heal real-world wounds. The story follows Trinket, a young girl who sets out on a quest with her father's map and his seven unfinished tales to find out why he disappeared years ago. As Trinket travels through a landscape steeped in Celtic-inspired folklore, she encounters banshees, selkies, and giants. The book explores themes of grief, abandonment, and the realization that parents are complex, flawed humans. It is perfectly suited for readers aged 8 to 12 who enjoy high-fantasy adventures but are ready for deeper emotional complexity. It offers a gentle yet profound way to discuss the legacy of those who are gone and the resilience needed to write one's own ending.