A heartwarming fantasy novel about Linus Baker, a quiet caseworker responsible for evaluating magical children in government-run orphanages. When he is sent to a mysterious island orphanage housing six extraordinary children, including the Antichrist, Linus begins to question everything he believes about rules, acceptance, and family. Filled with humor, warmth, found-family themes, and gentle romance, the novel celebrates kindness, belonging, and embracing differences.