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Synopsis
Drawn by the lodestone his father gave him years before, twelve-year-old orphan Ray travels south, meeting along the way various characters from folklore who are battling against an evil industry baron known as the Gog.
Is The Nine Pound Hammer appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this is an adventure story with mild fantasy peril and battles against an industrial villain. The orphan protagonist faces challenges but finds allies in folkloric characters, making it appropriate for middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent and abandonment.
Who'll love this
Kids will love the magical quest, the mysterious lodestone drawing Ray south, and meeting famous folklore characters as allies in an epic battle.