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Synopsis
The epic conclusion to the Baxter Bean trilogy.Baxter Bean is still stranded on Nivmo, and the boy who once swore to never, ever get involved has somehow ended up a battlefield medic in a rebellion against a tyrant king.Delrose is hunting them. The misachievers, branded weak and worthless their whole lives, are about to face their first real fight. And the prophecy says they'll win.Baxter isn't sure he believes the prophecy. But he believes in Ulani. And if winning this war is the only way home, and the only way to a future with her, then a kid who spent his whole life running away might just have to learn how to stand his ground.Adventure. Courage. First love. And one very reluctant hero.Perfect for fans of: portal fantasy, underdog rebellions, gentle romance, and heroes who'd really rather be home eating tacos.Recommended for ages 8+ Baxter Bean is still stranded on Nivmo, and the boy who once swore to never, ever get involved has somehow ended up a battlefield medic in a rebellion against a tyrant king. Delrose is hunting them. The misachievers, branded weak and worthless their whole lives, are about to face their first real fight. And the prophecy says they'll win. Baxter isn't sure he believes the prophecy. But he believes in Ulani. And if winning this war is the only way home, and the only way to a future with her, then a kid who spent his whole life running away might just have to learn how to stand his ground. Adventure. Courage. First love. And one very reluctant hero.Perfect for fans of: portal fantasy, underdog rebellions, gentle romance, and heroes who'd really rather be home eating tacos.Recommended for ages 8+
Is Baxter Bean and the Reluctant King appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This middle grade fantasy conclusion features a reluctant teen hero caught in a rebellion against a tyrant, serving as a battlefield medic. Expect war scenes with moderate peril but no graphic violence, plus gentle first love and themes of courage and self-discovery.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include war, violence, and class struggle.
Who'll love this
A kid who doesn't want to be a hero gets caught up in an epic rebellion, discovers courage he didn't know he had, and falls in love along the way.