The Luster of Lost Things

In this heartfelt story, Walter Lavender Jr., a young boy with a motor speech disorder, embarks on a journey through New York City to recover a magical book vital to his family's enchanted dessert shop. Accompanied by his golden retriever, he encounters a diverse cast of characters and explores themes of kindness, loss, and healing. Steeped in nostalgic wonder, the narrative thoughtfully examines the ways we find ourselves and others when everything seems lost.