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Violence
Barely any
Mild peril in a fairytale competition; no real violence
Language
Barely any
Mild language throughout
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief adult romantic interest; nothing explicit
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Grief over a difficult childhood, longing for connection, hope as a force
What this book is about
Reclusive children's author Jack Massey Haven hasn't published in decades — until he announces a contest: four adults will compete in his legendary storybook world for the original unpublished manuscript. Lucy, a teacher desperate to adopt a boy from the foster care system, is one of them. A warm, whimsical adult fable about childhood wonder, second chances, and the stories that save us.
Notes for sensitive readers
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emotional themes around foster care and adoption
mild fairytale peril
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