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Description
Jaele is barely a teenager when she witnesses the slaughter of her family by a roving band of Sea Raiders. Swearing vengeance, Jaele pursues one of the Raiders across a landscape rich in wonders and magic toward a final confrontation with the killer.
Quick Summary
A barely-teenage girl named Jaele transforms her heartbreak into a relentless quest for vengeance after witnessing Sea Raiders slaughter her family, making this a story about loss, resilience, and finding one's inner strength. Readers will race through each chapter as Jaele pursues her family's killer across a landscape rich with wonders and magic, facing trials, uncovering secrets, and discovering what she's truly capable of. If your kid loves the adventurous spirit and emotional depth of "The Hobbit" or the determined young heroine in "The Girl Who Drank the Moon," they'll be completely absorbed by Jaele's story. Perfect for kids ages 9 to 13 in grades 4 through 8.