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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.
This contemplative fantasy deals with death, loss of power, and a journey into the realm of the dead. Some peril and moderate fantasy violence, but thoughtful and philosophical rather than graphic.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death and grief.
Who'll love this
Readers who love epic quests with wizards and dragons will enjoy following a young prince and powerful wizard as they sail across magical seas to save their world.