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Synopsis
In 1746, a year after the Scottish clans have rallied to the call of their exiled prince, Charles Stuart, to take up arms against England's tyranny, fourteen-year-old, epileptic Duncan MacDonald and his cousin, Ewan, run away to join the fight at Culloden and discover the harsh reality of war.
Is Prince Across the Water appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Parents should know this book depicts the Battle of Culloden and the harsh realities of 18th-century warfare, including battlefield violence and death. The protagonist's epilepsy is a significant element of the story.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, mass death, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to this adventure of two cousins running away to join a historic Scottish rebellion and discovering what war really means.