YA Fantasy / 73,000 words / Actively Querying

“A story of longing to belonging.”

Lux knows all about their grandmother’s accounts of the Neverland, at least until they discover a handwritten book exposing just how many lies were told by Wendy to keep the story straight.

Lux finds themselves transported to the Neverland, a queernorm oasis, only to become trapped by a dark creature called the Shadow, who wants control of the island. If the Shadow wins, Pan (not ‘Peter’) will be left to grow up, and the rest of the world will be left without dreams.

Now, Lux must fight through their own physical limitations to use the book to save the Neverland with their new family before the island is lost forever.

Unfortunately, Lux would rather miss the adventure entirely than ask for help.

The story centers around living with disabilities, found family, and learning to accept all parts of yourself.

The Littlest Darling

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