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After escaping from the Sea of Trolls, the apprentice bard Jack plunges into a new series of adventures, traveling underground to Elfland and uncovering the truth about his little sister, Lucy. Book #2
Quick Summary
Jack the apprentice bard returns in this sequel to The Sea of Trolls, where after surviving the sea he now journeys underground to Elfland to uncover the truth about his younger sister Lucy, facing new dangers in a dark fantasy setting steeped in Norse mythology. The book explores themes of sibling bonds, magical worlds, survival challenges, and the responsibility that comes with growing up. If your kid likes the first book or enjoys fantasy like The Hobbit, they'll be drawn into this continuation of Jack's coming-of-age story with its deeper mysteries. The book is best for 4th-6th graders reading at a 5th-grade level who are ready for a longer, 110,000-word fantasy with some darker moments.