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Two country mice are tricked into boarding a ship and embark on an adventure during which they try to keep a fragment of a jade egg from falling into the hands of those who wish to use it to return the evil known as Gorscarrigern to the world. Book #3
Quick Summary
If your kid loves a good adventure with animal characters who stumble into something bigger than themselves, this is a solid pick. The story follows two country mice who get tricked into boarding a ship and suddenly find themselves caught up in protecting a mysterious jade egg fragment from falling into the wrong hands specifically people trying to bring back an ancient evil called Gorscarrigern. It's the third book in the series, but kids can jump in here and follow along fine, especially if they're used to fantasy adventure stories. At 122,000 words, it's a meaty read that'll keep a middle grader busy for a while, and the AR level of 8.2 means it's got some depth to it without being overwhelming. Parents will appreciate that there's real stakes and tension (that evil name alone is a bit ominous), but the mouse protagonists keep things from getting too dark. It's a good fit for readers who enjoyed the Septimus Heap series or something like Redwall adventure-heavy, animal characters, with that quest-to-save-the-world feel.