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Synopsis
The young warrior, Four Winds, has battled hard to complete two of the three quests set for him by Ghost Horse, in order to save his tribe. But evil forces are gathering under the rule of Anteep, and before he can begin his final journey, Four Winds must stay on the snow-bound slopes and fight a desperate battle. But even if he and his spirit horse can survive the final quest, they will still have to face Bad Heart, a savage bear spirit, and the most powerful and brutal of all Four Winds' adversaries
Is Bad Heart appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This middle grade fantasy features a young warrior facing violent battles including confrontations with evil spirits and a savage bear entity. Combat is meaningful but not graphically detailed, appropriate for upper middle grade readers who enjoy adventure-driven quest narratives.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal death, death, and violence.
Who'll love this
Readers will love following Four Winds and his spirit horse through desperate battles and dangerous quests to save his tribe from dark forces.