The Silver Scepter (Book 1): In the enchanting town of Bellebrook, Little Miss Deirdre Heart was celebrated as the most illustrious tea party host by the stuffed animals who knew her. However, her idyllic childhood, shaped by her two loving parents, was about to shatter, all thanks to a peculiar boy named James and the monsters he called Grumpaguls. The Tales from Elderland series evokes elements of classic coming of age literature while catering to a variety of audiences. Mankowski's innovative story and characters comes with enough complexity to leave readers wanting more.