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Synopsis
Fifteen-year-old Miles Ferrell uses the rare and special gift he is given to break the curse of the Shriker, a murderous creature reportedly brought to Shalem Wood by his family's clan centuries before.
Is The Beast of Noor appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A teen boy must use his special gift to break an ancient family curse involving a murderous creature. Contains moderate fantasy violence and peril involving a monster hunting in the woods, but appropriate for middle grade readers who enjoy darker fairy tale elements.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, violence, and animal harm (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Middle grade readers who love spooky forest settings, monster mysteries, and heroes breaking ancient curses will find this adventure gripping.