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Description
Sword in the Stars is a middle grades fantasy novel and the first book in a series. The story follows Alastair Coldhollow, who is haunted by memories of a violent past and wages his life on the hope that a sword will appear in the stars. He awaits the arrival of the foretold Halfainin, known as the Pathwalker. The novel is set in a fantasy world where ancient prophecies drive the narrative.
Quick Summary
In a world where ancient prophecies hang in the night sky like distant fire, a desperate man bets everything on a glimmering cosmic sword and the arrival of a legendary hero. Kids will devour the mysterious celestial sword, the haunted protagonist, and the promise of an epic destiny unfolding across the stars. If your young reader craves magical quests and mythical journeys, this book pulses with the same heartbeat as Narnia and Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief the Sea of Monsters, offering a thrilling blend of cosmic wonder and personal redemption. Ideal for adventurous readers aged 10 and up in grades 5-8, this middle-grade fantasy delivers complex characters and a richly imagined world.