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Synopsis
"After a chance encounter with a man whom 16-year-old Kadin believes is a wizard, his life and health begin to deteriorate. Out of desperation he embarks on an epic journey to a land no one in his village believes exists, to be healed of a disease no one thinks he has. His quest for truth leads him to a fantastical world of witches, dragons, giants, danger, and deception. Tracked by an evil lord and accompanied by only one friend, Kadin must face his greatest fear to find the healing he longs for most.
Is Quest for Celestia: A Reimagining of the Pilgrim's Progress appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This allegorical fantasy reimagines Pilgrim's Progress with moderate fantasy peril including witches, dragons, and giants, but maintains age-appropriate content with no romance, sexual content, or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include chronic illness, deception, and mental manipulation.
Who'll love this
Readers will love the epic quest through a fantastical world filled with magical creatures and dangerous challenges as Kadin searches for healing and truth.