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Synopsis
Fourteen-year-old Petra, her tin spider Astrophil, and their friends become entangled in the competition for the Roma crown, then set out for Prague in hopes of finally finding a cure for Petra's father.
Is The Jewel of the Kalderash appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This middle grade fantasy features a 14-year-old heroine on a quest to heal her father while navigating political intrigue and competition for a crown. Expect moderate adventure peril and political tension appropriate for the age group.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include chronic illness and political violence.
Who'll love this
Petra's magical tin spider companion and her journey through Roma politics to save her father create an exciting adventure with friendship and mystery.