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Synopsis
The pastoral, once pristine kingdom of the Gowdlands lies crushed, conquered by the ghastly monsters of the Totumakk Horde and the diabolic Khaxan Mundurucu. A clan of sadistic goblin-warlocks who combine their powers to wield unimaginable necromancies, the Mundurucu have blasted the Gowdlands' most brilliant wizard into cinders and cursed the entire land with a vicious hex that no mortal can break. But the wizard's death unleashes his final enchantment, for his ashes hold a spell that transforms the mage's loyal pets--the cats Cezer, Cocoa, and Mamakitty, the dog, Oskar, the songbird Taj, and the immense boa Samm--into the world's last champions. Possessing human form, animal instincts, and uncanny magical talents, these six heroes must escape Mundurucu assassins, go somewhere into the rainbox, and bring back the pure White Light that alone can shatter the goblin hex. Their odyssey will pass through bizarre realms and weird dangers in the chromatic Kingdoms of Light. And finally, beyond the rainbow's end, they must somehow discover the real secret of their quest--and the true nature of a magic that can destroy their world forever . .
Is Kingdoms of Light appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Parents should know this fantasy adventure features transformed animal companions on a quest to save their world from dark necromantic forces. Contains moderate fantasy violence including monster battles, death of a wizard mentor, and encounters with goblin-warlocks wielding dark magic.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and necromancy.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy following a band of transformed pets—cats, a dog, a bird, and a boa constrictor—who gain human form and magical powers to save their kingdom from evil sorcerers.