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Synopsis
With Doyce retired from her position as Seeker General, she and her husband Jenret are off on a well-earned vacation. After all, their twins, Jenneth and her brother Diccon, are in the midst of their own Seeker training and are responsible enough to be left on their own. Or are they? For when their elderly Aunt Mahafny commandeers the twins for a dangerous winter journey to the wilds of Marchmont in a desperate attempt to prolong the life of the rapidly failing ghatt Saam, they immediately give in rather than trying to prevent her from undertaking this mission which none of them may survive. And then disaster strikes in the capital of Marchmont after the rediscovery of a long-hidden and deadly piece of technology. With everyone busy trying to stave off further destruction in the kingdom, no one is left to assist the twins in their attempts to protect Mahafny or to convince her to give up her mad quest. Only time will tell what fates await the people of Marchmont, Mahafny and her group -- and the Erakwa natives who are torn between aiding Marchmont, rescuing the wayward Seekers and their Bonds, and restoring harmony to the planet itself.
Is The farthest seeking appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Parents should know this fantasy adventure features young adult twins undertaking a dangerous winter quest to save a dying companion, with moderate peril, disaster scenarios involving rediscovered deadly technology, and themes of sacrifice and responsibility.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, animal harm, and peril.
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Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy following twin Seekers and their psychically-bonded animal companions on a dangerous quest while facing deadly ancient technology and making difficult choices about duty and family.