Elias the Clockmaker

Description

In the bustling, chiming city of Chimeville, where celebrations are loud but feelings can be quiet, lives a clockmaker named Elias. He can hear the secret music in a faulty tick and mend a broken tock with gentle hands. He cheers for everyone else’s parades, the Mayor’s new sock drawer, the triumphant flower show, but never for his own incredible skill. After all, who throws a party for simply keeping the world on time?

But when a mysterious box with a click-hum-burp arrives, Elias’s quiet talent becomes the only thing that can save the entire city from grinding to a permanent, silent halt. With the help of a wobbly wheel named Wibbert and a nervous cuckoo bird, he must learn that the small, steady ping of his own unique gift is more powerful than the loudest bong in the bell tower.

A heartwarming and hilarious chapter book for readers 8-12, The Clockmaker Who Forgot to Tock His Own Horn is a story about:

1. Discovering that your “weird” passion is your greatest superpower.
2. Celebrating the daily practice behind every big win.
3. Finding the courage to be your own hype squad.

Perfect for fans of stories that blend whimsy, warmth, and a meaningful lesson, this book celebrates self-esteem, individuality, and the quiet confidence that comes from knowing your own worth. It is an ideal pick for social-emotional learning (SEL) and for any child who needs a reminder that their unique rhythm is what makes the world go round.

for ages 9-12