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Synopsis
Timoken, a lost king a from a secret kingdom, believes he has found a new home in a castle in Britain. But after an evil steward takes control of the castle, Timoken is imprisoned. With the help of Gabar, the talking camel; a mysterious wizard; a friendly dragon; and the magic moon spider's cloak, Timoken escapes and sets off to build a kingdom for his friends to call home for good. As Timoken's journey takes him through the northern forests, he soon realizes he is being followed, and what lurks in the trees could be more dangerous than anything he's faced before. Even with the help of both new friends and old, will Timoken's magic be strong enough to protect those closest to him?
Is The Stones of Ravenglass appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
Parents should know this is a middle grade fantasy adventure with mild peril, magical battles, and an imprisoned protagonist who escapes. Characters face danger in the forest and from an evil steward, but violence is age-appropriate and not graphic.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity and abandonment.
Who'll love this
Kids will love following Timoken's magical quest with a talking camel, a friendly dragon, and a magic cloak as he searches for a place to call home.