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Long ago there was a little land, over which ruled a regulus or kinglet, who was called King Peter, though his kingdom was but little. He had four sons whose names were Blaise, Hugh, Gregory and Ralph: of these Ralph was the youngest, whereas he was but of twenty winters and one; and Blaise was the oldest and had seen thirty winters.
Is The Well at the World's End appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This classic 1890s fantasy features medieval quest adventure with moderate period-appropriate violence (sword fights, battles) but no sexual content or profanity. Dense Victorian prose may challenge modern readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
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Who'll love this
Readers who love classic quest adventures and medieval settings will enjoy following Ralph's journey to find the legendary Well at the World's End.