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Keeper of the Lost Cities

by Shannon Messenger · Keeper of the Lost Cities

Hidden-elven-world fantasy that hooks readers from the first chapter and rewards them with a passionate community-building world

Kid
68
/ 100
Parent
53
/ 100
Teacher
55
/ 100
Best fit: ages 10-12 Still works: ages 9-14

Our Take

Kid-leaning fantasy with solid emotional weight; entertainment first, growth second

✓ Perfect for

  • Fantasy fans who loved Harry Potter and want a new world to live in
  • Readers who like mysteries with paranormal twists
  • Kids who enjoy ensemble friendships and a touch of romance
  • Children drawn to chosen-one stories with anxious, relatable protagonists

Book facts

Format
middle grade novel
ISBN
9798998542725
Series
Keeper of the Lost Cities
Illustration
none

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