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Synopsis
When a high-ranking officer gallops into the quiet Mistyvales, he brings a warning that shakes the countryfolk to their roots. But to Aedan, a scruffy young adventurer with veins full of fire and a head full of ideas, this officer is not what he seems. The events that follow propel Aedan on a journey that only the foolhardy or desperate would risk, eventually leading him to the gates of the nation’s royal academy – a whole world of secrets in itself. But this is only the beginning of his discoveries. Something is stirring in the land, something more ominous than the rising threat of hostile nations. Fearful travellers whisper of an ancient power breathing over Thirna, changing it, waking it. In the very heart of these stirrings, Aedan encounters that which defies belief, leaving him speechless with terror – and wonder.
Is Dawn of Wonder appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This epic fantasy coming-of-age story features a young adventurer uncovering mysteries and facing ancient threats, with moderate fantasy violence and peril appropriate for teens. No sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence and deception.
Who'll love this
Teens will love following Aedan's journey from a country boy to a student at a royal academy uncovering ancient secrets and terrifying wonders.