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Synopsis
Fleeing to Prague to escape a demon attack, alchemist and astrologer John Dee assists a mystic rabbi in the creation of a clay Golem that will defend the city's Jewish Quarter and prevent the fulfillment of a terrible prophecy.
Is The Alchemist's Door appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Historical fantasy featuring demon attacks and the creation of a magical protector for Prague's Jewish Quarter. Violence is present but not graphic, rooted in mystical/supernatural conflict and historical persecution themes.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include violence and antisemitism.
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Who'll love this
Teens interested in historical magic systems, Jewish folklore, and alchemy will enjoy this story of two mystics defending a community from dark prophecy.