Rusty Ruins the Fort and Other Important Things

"Rusty Ruins the Fort and Other Important Things" is the first book in The Flickerlings series, a middle-grade fantasy adventure that combines storytelling with emotional literacy. It follows four boys and their energetic dog as they embark on a backyard fort-building adventure, while tiny, sprite-like emotional companions—Flickerlings—bring to life feelings such as excitement, fear, and joy. This imaginative story encourages children to recognize and articulate their emotions through engaging characters and vivid inner worlds.