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Synopsis
In The Destruction of the Books, the Vault of All Known Knowledge was destroyed and its learned caretaker abducted, leaving the forces against darkness without resource and leadership. The world as they know it and all that is good are now threatened by the same shadows that have oppressed the continent beyond the sea. The only hope for enlightenment and salvation lies in a lowly librarian adventurer named Juhg who unknowingly brought about the cataclysm. He now must save the day by seeking out his master and another store of knowledge that has been held in secret. In doing so, Juhg will unlock the mysteries of the past so as to allow the emergence of a new guardian ... The Lord of the Libraries. Annotation. The forces against darkness are without resource and leadership. The only hope for enlightenment and salvation lies in a lowly librarian adventurer named Juhg who must save the day by seeking out his master and another store of knowledge that has been held in secret. In doing so, Juhg will unlock the mysteries of the past to allow the emergence of a new guardian.
Is Lord of the Libraries appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A middle-grade fantasy adventure featuring a librarian hero on a quest to restore lost knowledge and rescue his mentor. Contains fantasy action and peril but no graphic violence or mature content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity and destruction.
Who'll love this
Kids who love adventure quests and bookish heroes will enjoy following Juhg as he journeys to save knowledge itself and become the new Lord of the Libraries.