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Synopsis
Hal and his fellow Herons have returned home to Skandia after defeating the pirate captain Zavac and reclaiming Skandia's most prized artifact, the Andomal. With their honor restored, the Herons turn to a new mission: tracking down an old rival turned bitter enemy. Tursgud--leader of the Shark Brotherband and Hal's constant opponent--has turned from a bullying youth into a pirate and slave trader. After Tursgud captures twelve Araluen villagers to sell as slaves, the Heron crew sails into action . . . with the help of one of Araluen's finest Rangers! With their honor restored, Hal and his crew leave Skandia again on a new mission to track down and stop Hal's nemesis, Tursgud, a bullying youth who had turned into a pirate and a slave trader. The plot contains profanity and violence. Book #4
Is Slaves of Socorro (Brotherband Book 4) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Middle grade adventure with fantasy elements featuring nautical battles, slavery as a plot element, and moderate action violence. Positive themes of loyalty, friendship, and doing the right thing.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include slavery, kidnapping, and captivity (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
An exciting sea adventure where Hal and his crew hunt down a former rival who's become a pirate and slave trader to rescue captured villagers.