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Synopsis
*A great king faces the ultimate challenge: a dangerous quest through realms of magic and the undead toward a confrontation with his destiny.* Drought, plague, and war have left the Isle of the Mighty battered and its heart, the beloved Arthur, grievously injured—until a secret relic is brought before the dying King; a Holy Grail that heals his wounds and restores his vigor. But soon evil enters the royal court in the guise of a beautiful maiden; a soulless, malevolent force capable of seducing the King’s loyal champion, confounding the sage whom some call Merlin, and carrying the sacred Grail—and Arthur’s adored Queen—off into the dark unknown.
Is Grail (Pendragon Cycle #5) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This Arthurian retelling features moderate battle violence, war, plague, and a malevolent supernatural antagonist who kidnaps the queen. Some characters face life-threatening injuries and moral temptation, but graphic content is limited.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include kidnapping, death, and illness (see the full list above).
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Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy this epic quest to recover the Holy Grail and save King Arthur's kingdom from dark magic and an evil enchantress.