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Mara and the Bad Wolf - a gender-magical fairy tale

On Mara the fox’s eleventh birthday, a rebellious teenage wolf takes Mara to a mysterious island where getting lost is as easy as falling into a patch of wild mushrooms. Mara soon finds herself alone and confused, with no idea how to get back home.

Will any of the cheeky local animals help Mara find her way? Will she make it through the impossible Cave of Many Doors? And could the island be trying to tell Mara something important... about herself? Sometimes, following your own path is trickier than it seems.

Join Mara on a magical journey of self-discovery in this beautifully illustrated modern fairy tale for all curious souls aged seven and up.

Topics explored: gender diversity, gender fluidity, gender questioning, LGBTQ, coming of age, parental divorce, anger, self-confidence, self-trust, empowerment, shapeshifter, finding your magic

Gender Glossary: includes a short glossary with easy-to-understand definitions for younger readers

Pages: 48 (9,000 words)

Illustrations: Fully illustrated with color illustrations

Ages: 7+

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