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Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
City of Gold is basically one big continuation of Silver- lots of fight sequences and hostage-passing back and forth. Jack fights Madame Minuit in a final showdown- barely escaping with his life, but victorious nonetheless. This is where the magical compass appeared at the hands of Captain Laura Smith. At the end of the book, it takes a twist ending with all of Jack's crewmembers/friends going back to their respective homes- save Fitzwilliam, ironically. He and Jack banter back and forth about Fitz's watch, when, in another dramatic twist, the fearsome Davy Jones surfaces beside the Barnacle and demands it. Note: Some of Jack's teeth, previously turned to bronze in the previous story, permanently turn gold when the gems of the Suns-and-Stars are knocked out. This is yet another of his now-famous traits as a pirate
Is City of Gold appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Middle grade pirate adventure with action sequences and magical elements. Contains fight scenes and hostage scenarios but violence is age-appropriate for middle grade readers without graphic detail.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence.
Who'll love this
Young readers will enjoy the swashbuckling pirate adventures, magical artifacts, and dramatic confrontations with legendary figures like Davy Jones.