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Synopsis
When the heir of Mistmantle, Princess Catkin, is kidnapped, every corner of the island is searched. A mysterious epidemic begins to ravage the island, and news starts spreading about sightings of the infamous Captain Husk, who everyone believed was dead. The inhabitants of Mistmantle begin to worry that these events are connected and that Husk's reign of evil is about to return.But it turns out that it is Juniper, who later finds out that his father was Husk who tried to kill him. Can Urchin and his trusty friend Juniper recover Catkin before her life is in serious danger?
Is The Heir of Mistmantle appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
Middle grade animal fantasy with mild peril including kidnapping and an epidemic. The story involves characters discovering difficult truths about their heritage, but violence is age-appropriate and no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include kidnapping and death of parent.
Who'll love this
An exciting island adventure featuring animal heroes on a quest to rescue a kidnapped princess and stop an evil villain from the past.