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In the magical world of Lyra, a mysterious instrument gives a minstrel undreamed-of power When Emereck and Flindaran leave a caravan in search of adventure, it isn’t long before they stumble upon great danger. Emereck, a trained minstrel, and Flindaran, a nobleman masquerading as a tramp, have found a long-abandoned castle, and in it, one of Lyra’s most sought-after treasures: the Harp of Imach Thyssel. Emereck recognizes the perfect white bow from legend: It is said to possess the power of life and death over all mankind. Now, to keep it from falling into the wrong hands, he’ll have to learn to harness its strength to create and destroy, with the fate of the kingdom hanging in the balance.
Is The Harp of Imach Thyssel appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 12 and up.
This classic YA fantasy features magical adventure with moderate peril as two friends discover a legendary artifact. Violence is present but not graphic, with fantasy combat and the stakes of preventing the harp from falling into evil hands.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the adventure of two unlikely companions discovering a powerful magical artifact and racing to keep it from those who would misuse it.