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Description
"Elegy for a Lost Star" is a fantasy novel in which Rhapsody must evade the vengeance of Anwyn, the dragon, while Achmed works to rebuild his shattered home unaware that assassins plot against him. A confrontation between the three main protagonists Rhapsody, Achmed, and their companion shakes their relationship and threatens their alliance. The book is written for upper grade readers (grades 9-12) with a reading level of 8.4.
Quick Summary
The third book in the "Symphony of Ages" series drops readers into a high-stakes world where dragons, assassins, and forbidden magic collide in a race against time. Teens will devour the fast-paced battles, the crackling tension between the Three heroes, and the satisfying revenge plot against the fire-breathing dragon Anwyn. If your kid loves the epic fantasy world-building and complex characters of "The Lord of the Rings" but wants something with more accessible pacing and younger protagonists, they'll devour this. This Is Your Time perfect for teens in grades 9-12 who are ready for a mature but not graphic fantasy adventure with 136,000 words of non-stop action.