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Synopsis
A Tribe of One... Cast out to die in the Athasian desert, a half-breed child is rescued by a wandering druid and brought to a hidden temple in the Ringing Mountains. Raised by the mystical villichi, Sorak learns the Way of the Druid and the Path of the Preserver, but his ordeal in the desert has fragmented his personality. He has become a "tribe of one," possessing multiple identities within one body, each with its own voice and hidden attributes. As he struggles to resolve his inner conflict, Sorak embarks on a quest to find his origins and seek out a powerful preserver known only as the Sage, who has been marked for death.
Is The Outcast appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A young half-breed with multiple personalities embarks on a quest in a harsh desert world. Contains moderate fantasy violence and themes of abandonment and psychological fragmentation.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child harm, abandonment, and mental illness (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the unique protagonist who carries multiple personalities and must quest through a dangerous magical desert world to discover his origins.