Recommended Age:
10
+
Great for independent readers who enjoy adventurous, fast-paced fantasy with strong character engagement.
About the Book
Cole Randolph chases after a group of friends being taken by slavers through a mysterious portal and finds himself in the Outskirts—a world of five kingdoms where magic takes different forms in each—working to rescue his friends while discovering that he has an unusual connection to the magical energies of this world. A fresh and inventive series opener from Brandon Mull that introduces a richly varied magical system.
Content Ratings
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Mild Themes
The enslavement of children from the real world into a dangerous realm is the series' central injustice. Themes of courage and loyalty in an unfair world are handled accessibly.
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Mild Violence
Combat with raiders and magical dangers create exciting adventure-level tension.
