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Synopsis
"When Matiu Douglas and his friends defeated Puarata, the tohunga makutu, they thought they'd won the war. Instead they started one. Now his warlocks are fighting for supremacy in a violent struggle spreading across the magical land of Aotearoa and into our world. The outcome will be determined by the taniwha Mat has promised to save. But Mat is about to discover no-one can be trusted when your enemies have already mastered powers he has barely begun to learn. Can loyalty and friendship prevail over centuries old evil?"--Back cover. Suggested level: secondary.
Is The Taniwha's Tear appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This sequel features escalating magical warfare and violence between warlocks in a setting inspired by Māori mythology. While the violence is present, it's likely not graphically detailed given the YA secondary-school target audience.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence, magical combat, and war.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy following Mat and his friends as they battle evil warlocks and discover their own magical powers in a unique New Zealand-inspired fantasy world.