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Synopsis
MAGIC AND MURDER When Flint Fireforge, dwarf and metalsmith, receives a wondrous summons from the Speaker of the Sun, he journeys to the fabled elven city of Qualinost. There he meets Tanis, a thoughtful youth born of a tragic union between elf and man. Tanis and Flint, each a misfit in his own way, find themselves unlikely friends. But a pompous elf lord is mysteriously slain, and another elf soon meets the same fate. Tanis stands accused, and if Flint and he cannot prove his innocence, the half-elf will be banished forever. Solving the mystery will be a perilous task. Time is one the murderer's side, and he is not finished yet….
Is Kindred Spirits appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Middle grade fantasy mystery with murders (not graphically depicted) and themes of prejudice against half-elves. Emphasizes friendship, justice, and overcoming bias.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include murder and death.
Who'll love this
Young readers will enjoy the unlikely friendship between a dwarf and half-elf as they race to solve murders and clear Tanis's name in the elven city.