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Synopsis
This book is about Weasel, a boy of 14 years old. The time seems to be in the medieval times. The boy used to be a thief until he pickpockets a justice and became his clerk. The justice starts a plot against the second in command of the kingdom and he gets caught. Weasel has to find help to help his justice and he goes through a long journey to find the Falcon, a bandit, that is the last hope to free the justice. In the way he finds Arisa and they set off to find the falcon and save the justice.
Is Shield of Stars appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A fast-paced medieval fantasy adventure about a reformed young thief on a quest to save his mentor. Contains some action/peril and themes of political corruption, but no graphic violence or mature content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include class struggle and political violence.
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy following a clever former pickpocket and his companion on an exciting journey to find a legendary bandit and save the day.