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Synopsis
With an army of scarecrows, a legion of birds, and her friends and uncle by her side, it is up to Ivy Manx to wage war against the evil Vidal Verjouce and the Tasters Guild, defeat her own father, and restore order to the plant world.
Is The Shepherd of Weeds appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This middle grade fantasy finale features war themes and battles between good and evil, including conflict with the protagonist's father. The violence is fantasy-appropriate for the age group but includes army confrontations and combat.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include war, violence, and parental conflict.
Who'll love this
Readers will love following Ivy's final showdown against evil forces with her army of scarecrows and birds in this epic fantasy conclusion.