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Synopsis
The Church fears that the people of New Thule have gone native - or worse yet, gone pagan. A cardinal orders an evangelical mission in order to see what has become of the people, and to revive their faith.
Is The Voyage of the Short Serpent appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
An evangelical mission to a remote settlement explores themes of faith, cultural change, and religious authority. Likely contains mild conflict and cultural/religious tensions but no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include colonization and religious persecution.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens interested in historical exploration and questions about faith and cultural identity will find this journey intriguing.