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Synopsis
"In this sequel to The Lost Gate, bestselling author Orson Scott Card continues his fantastic tale of the Mages of Westil who live in exile on Earth. Here on Earth, Danny North is still in high school, yet he holds in his heart and mind all the stolen outselves of thirteen centuries of gatemages. The Families still want to kill him if they can't control him...and they can't control him. He is far too powerful. And on Westil, Wad is now nearly powerless--he lost everything to Danny in their struggle. Even if he can survive the revenge of his enemies, he still must somehow make peace with the Gatemage Daniel North. For when Danny took that power from Loki, he also took the responsibility for the Great Gates. And when he comes face-to-face with the mages who call themselves Bel and Ishtoreth, he will come to understand just why Loki closed the gates all those centuries ago. "--
Is The Gate Thief appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Contains fantasy violence and political intrigue as a high school student grapples with enormous magical power that makes him a target. Themes of responsibility, identity, and the consequences of power.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence and power imbalance.
Who'll love this
A powerful teenage gatemage must navigate enemies who want to control or kill him while learning the truth about ancient magical gates between worlds.