Do you know a little girl who's ever loved too deeply, asked too many questions, or burned brighter than her world can handle?
Nova is that kind of gal. She sees sparkles of wonder everywhere - in her imagination, in her questions, and even in her ever-expanding vocabulary. But when her teacher, Miss Crissy Hypo, tries to smother her uniqueness with rules, lists, and excessive rudeness, Nova stays true to her heart. Sometimes she forgets to use her patience, sometimes she kicks and screams, but she learns to apologize, try again, and realizes that a kind heart is the quiet, easily overlooked strength that brings light into the world. And, she believes, that anything worthwhile can be described as super duper a million times exciting! Conversely, super duper a million times boring occasionally slips into her second-grade vernacular, but boring is a condition that only the sufferer can remedy.
With the help of her loving and erudite mentor, Astrid Beeswax, and her three best friends, Nova sets out to prove that imagination isn't something to outgrow; it's something to protect. Questions must be asked, even if the are uncomfortable to answer. After all, children observe much more than adults give them credit for. They notice contradictions in behavior, when smiles and eyes don't match, when they are being tolerated rather than loved, and the infuriating unfairness that comes with special treatment given to others.
Heartfelt, witty, and wonderfully quirky, Chronicles of the Fire Child invites families to rediscover the beauty of curiosity, courage, and kindness. They may even find a spark to reignite their imaginations, too!