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Synopsis
Jack Zulu and the Waylander’s Key is an enchanting adventure in the tradition of Tolkien and Lewis, as well as Spielberg and Lucas. But this fantastical journey launches in rural West Virginia in the eighties, with a half-Appalachian, half-African kid trying to escape the town he sees defining his small, sad life. Jack discovers a gate hiding a city between twelve realms, and finds out where he truly belongs in a surprising, satisfying adventure.
Is Jack Zulu and the Waylander's Key appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A middle grade fantasy adventure with portal travel and self-discovery themes. Comparisons to Tolkien, Lewis, Spielberg, and Lucas suggest classic hero's journey adventure suitable for young readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Kids who love magical gateways, hidden cities, and discovering where they truly belong will find this adventure exciting.