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The Mossheart's Promise

The Mossheart's Promise

Published in
2023
4.21
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Description

From New York Times bestselling YA author Rebecca Mix comes the first book in a breathtaking middle grade fantasy duology about a young fairy who has always lived in her heroic grandmother’s shadow but now must step up and embark on a quest to save her mother from the ever-creeping mold overtaking their world. Perfect for readers who loved Brandon Mull's Fablehaven, The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau , and The Last by Katherine Applegate . The mold takes all. Twelve-year-old fairy Canary Mossheart knows this better than most. A few years ago, the mold took her papa, and even her famous, former-chosen-one Gran never found a cure. So when Ary's beloved mama falls ill, Ary decides it’s taken enough. Armed with only a bucket and a prayer, she sneaks out to find a magical, underground lake whose healing waters are straight out of Gran’s adventures.  But when Ary gets there, the lake’s bone dry, and instead of healing waters, she finds a terrifying  Her entire world is actually trapped inside a giant terrarium—one they were meant to leave centuries ago. Worse, Gran  knew and hid the truth ,  dooming Ary and her generation to a dying, rotting world. Now, allied with only her doomsday-obsessed frenemy, a timid pill bug, and a particularly grumpy newt, Ary has one week to unravel the clues and find a way out of the terrarium—or they’ll be trapped for good. .
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
432 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Engaging Storyline: 'The Mossheart's Promise' offers readers an enthralling narrative filled with twists and turns that will keep them hooked from the first page to the last.
  • Unique World-Building: The author, Rebecca Mix, has created a rich and vivid world that readers can immerse themselves in, complete with intricate lore and captivating settings.
  • Complex Characters: The book features a cast of well-developed characters, each with their own motivations, backstories, and growth arcs, making them relatable and memorable.
  • Themes and Messages: 'The Mossheart's Promise' explores deep themes such as the importance of loyalty, the power of friendship, and the struggle between good and evil, providing readers with much to ponder long after they've finished the book.