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Synopsis
Heart of the World is an 1895 book by H Rider Haggard about a lost Mayan city in Mexico. Its importance in the history of fantasy literature was recognized by its republication by the Newcastle Publishing Company as the tenth volume of the celebrated Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library in September, 1976.
Is Heart of the world appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Classic Victorian adventure tale featuring exploration of a lost Mayan civilization with period-typical adventure violence but no sexual content or strong language. Some colonial-era attitudes may be present.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death and colonization.
Who'll love this
Kids who love lost civilizations and archaeological mysteries will enjoy this adventure through an undiscovered ancient city.