The Tuttle Twins and the Road to Surfdom

The Tuttle Twins and the Road to Surfdom

Good intentions don’t guarantee good outcomes. When government officials make decisions — even well-intentioned ones — the consequences are rarely what anyone expected. Ethan and Emily Tuttle are about to experience this firsthand as central planning threatens to upend the lives of people they care about.

Inspired by Hayek’s The Road to Serfdom, this adventure teaches young readers to think critically about government decisions, recognize unintended consequences, and ask the right questions when a plan is described as “good for everyone.”

Themes & Ideas Explored

• How central planning leads to unintended consequences — even when well-intentioned
• Why government decisions often harm the very people they’re meant to help
• How to think critically and be appropriately skeptical of top-down plans
• Lessons from history about the limits of central authority

Great For

• Children ages 7–12 (middle grade readers)
• Parents and educators teaching economics, civics, and critical thinking
• Homeschool curriculum use
• Fans of Hayek and readers looking to introduce his ideas to young readers

Book Details

• Series: The Tuttle Twins
• Publisher: The Tuttle Twins
• ISBN-13: 978-1-943521-14-2
• Format: Print book
• Weight: 0.29 lbs
• Origin: Made in the USA