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The Last of the Warrior Kings

Sarah Mussi (2008)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age14
Goodreads3.14

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Synopsis

It's a snowy evening in South London and Max Wolf and his brother Angelo see a hooded gang ominously tracking a well-known rapper, Mogul King, through the dark streets. Minutes later, Mogul King presses a parcel into Max's hands. Within hours two people are dead and Max is running for his life. Everything leads to the fabulous Benin Bronzes looted from Nigeria over 100 years ago.

Is The Last of the Warrior Kings appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

Two deaths occur early in the story and the protagonists are pursued by dangerous criminals. Contains moderate violence including murder and gang activity, with urban danger and life-threatening situations throughout.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the fast-paced chase through London streets as two brothers uncover a mystery tied to stolen African artifacts.

Tags

Urban FantasyContemporary FantasyThrillerHistorical Mystery