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Synopsis
Third in the Swashbuckling Fantasy SeriesThe dragon-boy once known as Vetch has returned to his homeland of Alta to reclaim his birthright, only to discover that Alta is under the thrall of evil Priest-Kings. Gathering troops of dragon riders by his side, Vetch rasies an army in the sanctuary of the desert to rid his land of both war and magical domination once and for all.
Is Sanctuary appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This middle-grade fantasy features dragon-riding battles and war against tyrannical priest-kings, with moderate combat violence typical of the genre but no graphic content, strong language, or sexual material.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include slavery, war, and political violence.
Who'll love this
Kids will love the dragon-riding action, the underdog hero building an army to free his homeland, and the epic fight against evil magical rulers.