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Synopsis
"Paxon Leah never thought of the old family sword hanging above his living room hearth as anything other than an intriguing ornament...until his sister is kidnapped by a sorcerer. Following the dark mage with nothing but this piece of steel to protect him, Paxon stumbles into a plot to overthrow the Druids and remake the world...and accidentally unlocks the powers of the ancient blade. Now, he must learn to master the sword's power in order to protect not only his sister, but also the very people who are teaching him to control his powers in the first place: the Druids!"--
Is The High Druid's Blade: The Defenders of Shannara appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This epic fantasy contains sword fighting and magical combat typical of the genre, with a young hero learning to master a magical weapon. Violence is present but not graphic, and there's no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include kidnapping and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy following Paxon as he unlocks his family sword's magic and trains with the Druids to save his sister and stop an evil conspiracy.