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Synopsis
Young Fitz is the bastard son of the noble Prince Chivalry, raised in the shadow of the royal court by his father's gruff stableman. He is treated like an outcast by all the royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has him secretly tutored in the arts of the assassin. For in Fitz's blood runs the magic Skill--and the darker knowledge of a child raised with the stable hounds and rejected by his family. As barbarous raiders ravage the coasts, Fitz is growing to manhood. Soon he will face his first dangerous, soul-shattering mission. And though some regard him as a threat to the throne, he may just be the key to the survival of the kingdom.From the Paperback edition.
Is Assassin's Apprentice appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This epic fantasy contains moderate violence related to assassin training and coastal raids, themes of abandonment and rejection, and complex political intrigue. No sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child abuse, emotional abuse, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to Fitz's journey from outcast to trained assassin as he discovers his magical abilities and place in the kingdom.