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After eleven hundred years of struggle, the warring tribes that survived the apocalyptic destruction of the United States have finally united, forming the peaceful Heart River Federation. But three eastern cities remain outside the federation. Led by Innanigani forces, these last rogue tribes seek western victories and rich lands from the Heart River Federation. In their desire for land, the tribes unleash yet another war. Yet this war is different, for Innanigan is the last renegade state in North America. If a just peace can be negotiated, the continent might be united again for the first time in a millennium. But if the conflict continues, civilization might be lost forever. The Sword of Forbearance is the seventh and final book in the classic series of post-apocalyptic novels about the people of Pelbar. Paul O. Williams's fascinating and optimistic vision of an America long after a series of cataclysmic events have enthralled readers for decades.
Is The Sword of Forbearance appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This classic post-apocalyptic fantasy depicts tribal warfare and peace negotiations a millennium after America's fall, with moderate combat violence but an optimistic tone focused on unity and civilization-building rather than graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include mass death, war, and violence.
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Who'll love this
Readers who love epic world-building and stories about rebuilding civilization after disaster will appreciate this hopeful conclusion to a long-running series.