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Synopsis
A poisoned bolt has struck down the Princess Anita on the day of her wedding to Prince Arutha of Krondor. To save his beloved, Arutha sets out in search of the mytics herb called Silverthorn that only grows in the dark and forbidding land of the Spellweavers. Accompanied by a mercenary, a minstrel, and a clever young thief, he wil confront an ancient evil and do battle with the dark powers that threaten the enchanted realm of Midkemia.
Is Silverthorn appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Classic epic fantasy with sword-and-sorcery adventure, featuring a quest to save a poisoned princess. Contains fantasy violence and battles with dark forces, but no graphic content or sexual material.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, poisoning, and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the high-stakes quest, diverse fellowship of adventurers, and classic good-versus-evil conflict in a richly imagined fantasy world.