Gool cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades Plus (MG+ 6 and up)
Book Level 4.4
Points 8.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 52325
Points per Word 0.000153
Page Count 215
Points per Page 0.037209
Series Salt Trilogy

Description

In this sequel to "The Change," sixteen years after their parents Pearl and Hari defeated the tyrant Ottmar, their children Xantee, Lo, and Duro must now face an even greater threat. A deadly creature called a Gool, meaning "Unbelonger," has wrapped itself around Hari's throat and is draining his life, while many more Gools are destroying the world's mountains and jungles. The three children set out to find the Dog King Tarl, hoping to locate and destroy the hidden mother who nourishes the Gool brood before it's too late.

Quick Summary

Xantee, Duro, and Lo risk everything to find the legendary Dog King Tarl in a desperate quest to destroy the gool, a terrifying life-sucking force threatening their world. Kids will devour the high-stakes adventure, the unique fantasy world, and the unforgettable canine monarch who might be their only hope. If your kid loves magical quests like Septimus Heap or the mystery and action of Percy Jackson, they'll be completely hooked. Perfect for kids ages 10-14 or in grades 5-8.