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Hero archetypes
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Synopsis
In Aidan’s world, magic means power.Indebted to a cruel duke, Aidan and his older brother make ends meet by tending sheep out in the country. It’s a bit boring, and the sheep can get really stinky, but Aidan wouldn’t have it any other way. His brother is the only family he has left.When his brother is taken, Aidan refuses to sit by and do nothing. He enrolls in Mountainfall Academy to become a powerful Mage or Adventurer.From the moment he enters the academy, it’s clear the deck is stacked against him. He’s an outcast with little knowledge of magic and a rival who’ll stop at nothing to get him expelled. With the help of some new friends, he might survive his first year, but only if he can learn to control his unique magic.If you love coming of age magic academy stories with found families, dragons, and other mythical creatures, Mountainfall Academy is for you. A clean teen high fantasy novel that adults will enjoy as well, this adventure is perfect for fans of Robyn Wideman, Pedro Urvi, and DK Holmberg.
Is Dragon King's Bane: An Epic Fantasy Adventure appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A clean teen fantasy with mild peril and conflict typical of magic academy stories. No sexual content or strong language; ideal for middle school readers and up.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include abandonment and class struggle.
Who'll love this
Teens will love following an underdog protagonist as he learns magic, makes friends, and faces rivals at a magical academy filled with dragons.