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Synopsis
In 1242 in the restive Languedoc region of France, Parsifal, having been charged as a child to guard an important religious relic, has lived in hiding for much of his life until he befriends a young couple on opposite sides of the escalating conflict between the Catholics and the Cathars.
Is Blue Flame appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Set during the violent Cathar Crusades in medieval France, this book contains religious persecution and war-related violence typical of the historical period, though not graphically depicted. Themes of religious conflict and tolerance are central.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens interested in medieval history and religious conflicts will find this a thought-provoking story about a hidden guardian caught between warring factions.