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Synopsis
Just when fifteen-year-old Bobby Pendragon thinks he understands his purpose as a Traveler -- to protect the territories of Halla from the evil Saint Dane -- he is faced with an impossible choice. The inhabitants of Eelong are in danger of being wiped out by a mysterious plague. The only way Bobby can stop it is to bring the antidote from another territory. Since moving items between territories is forbidden by the Traveler rules, if Bobby chooses to save Eelong he could endanger himself, his friends, and the future of every other being in Halla.
Is Black Water appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this middle grade fantasy features cross-dimensional adventures with moderate action violence and perilous situations, including a plague storyline. The hero faces moral dilemmas about breaking rules to save lives, with themes of responsibility and sacrifice appropriate for tweens.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, plague/epidemic, and violence.
Who'll love this
Kids will love following Bobby as he travels between dimensions, facing impossible choices and fighting against an evil villain to save entire worlds from destruction.