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Synopsis
Deep beneath the city streets lies a school no ordinary child could imagine... Ella and Brooklyn are two American fifth-graders who stumble into the School of Subterranean Wonders-an underground academy where glowing moss lights the halls, wizards teach impossible spells, and magical creatures roam freely. But when tremors shake the caverns and whispers in the dark lead them to a chained giant, the girls realize their talking crows have chosen them for something extraordinary. Now, with secrets buried in the school's library and teachers who may know more than they admit, Ella and Brooklyn must uncover the truth, pass ancient tests, and embrace a destiny as the new Guardians of the Underground. Full of magic, friendship, and mystery, Beneath the Mosslight is a spellbinding adventure perfect for middle-grade readers who dream of hidden worlds just waiting to be discovered.
Is Beneath the Mosslight: A Tale of Magic, Talking Crows, and Hidden Giants appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Two fifth-graders discover an underground magical school with talking crows, wizards, and a chained giant. Mild peril and mystery elements appropriate for middle-grade readers, with themes of friendship and embracing destiny.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity.
Who'll love this
Kids who love magical school adventures will enjoy following Ella and Brooklyn as they discover an underground world and become Guardians with the help of talking crows.