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Synopsis
Imagine a horse-powered world where magic is used for mending, making, and healing. Magical ability is rare, but Ky Vaux—a peasant boy from a poor family—can not only mend and make, but is extremely powerful and hopes to fulfill his dream of working as a healer. Ky’s gift of magic is now supporting Ky, his mother, his sister, and even his cousins. But for Ky, taking care of his family isn’t enough. He wants to help others, the poor children of the city and those who're being tortured by a sadistic noble …
Is Maker Magic (Tales of Simple Magic #2) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A peasant boy with magical healing and making abilities works to support his family while trying to help others, including poor children and those suffering under a cruel noble. Contains references to torture by a sadistic antagonist and class-based oppression.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm, torture, and class struggle.
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with a young hero using magical gifts to protect his family and stand up against injustice in a low-magic medieval world.