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Synopsis
Corwin, one of the princes of the mystical kingdom of Amber, discovers a flaw in the Pattern which gives Amber its substance and sets out to learn who among his rival siblings is trying to destroy the Pattern and Amber along with it.
Is The Hand of Oberon appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Classic fantasy with moderate action violence and complex political intrigue among rival siblings. Some romantic elements but not explicit. Sophisticated plotting rewards attentive readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence, deception, and political violence.
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Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the detective-style mystery of discovering which sibling is sabotaging the magical Pattern that holds reality together.