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Synopsis
The clever and greedy wildcat Tsarmina becomes ruler of all Mossflower Woods and is determined to govern the peaceful woodlanders with an iron paw. The brave mouse Martin and quick-talking mouse thief Gonff meet in the depths of Kotir Castle's dungeon. The two escape and resolve to end Tsarmina's tyrannical rule. Joined by Kinny the mole, Martin and Gonff set off on a dangerous quest for Salamandastron, where they are convinced that their only hope, Boar the Fighter, still lives.
Is Mossflower appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
This classic animal fantasy features woodland creatures fighting against a tyrannical wildcat ruler with sword fights, battles, and some character deaths typical of middle grade adventure stories. Violence is present but not graphic or gory.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity, death, and animal death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids will love the brave mouse heroes, exciting quest, epic battles, and woodland creatures banding together to defeat an evil ruler.