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Synopsis
A young prince joins forces with a master wizard on a journey to discover a cause and remedy for the loss of magic in Earthsea. Darkness Threatens to overtake Earthsea. As the world and its wizards are losing their magic, Ged -- powerful Archmage, wizard, and dragonlord -- embarks on a sailing journey with highborn young prince, Arren. They travel far beyond the realm of death to discover the cause of these evil disturbances and to restore magic to a land desperately thirsty for it.
Is The Farthest Shore appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A contemplative fantasy quest dealing with themes of mortality, loss, and the balance between life and death. Contains mild peril and philosophical discussions of death and darkness but no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, depression, and suicidal ideation.
Who'll love this
Readers who love epic quests with wizards and princes traveling across magical seas to save a dying world will find this deeply engaging.