Content levels
Trigger warnings
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
Found in the desert as a baby by monks who named him, thirteen-year-old Marcus, who has been confined to a wheelchair ever since he can remember, knows nothing of his background and endures the difficulties of his daily life in various foster homes and schools by dreaming of Farworld, a magical place whose pull seems to be getting increasingly stronger.
Is Water Keep appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A wheelchair-bound orphan discovers a connection to a magical world in this middle grade fantasy adventure. Contains mild fantasy peril appropriate for the age group.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include abandonment, disability, and foster care.
Who'll love this
Readers will love following Marcus as he discovers he's connected to a magical world and embarks on an adventure beyond his dreams.