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Darkness, no fourteen-year-old should fear. Or so Bastian believes until he discovers that in the dark hides a terror known only to old English legends - a terror that's stalked him since the day he was born. England's Sylphic Kingdom, peopled with its Forest Children and Faeries, its Oakmen and Sunwalkers and Sprites, awaits the coming-of-age of its hero - the Sun Child. For at the hand of a Wight Witch, risen to great power, the Sylphic Kingdom stands on the bring of destruction. And with its fall, so too will perish the natural world. To discover what hunts him, to understand why, Bastian must realize that some legends, holding both wonders and terrors, are real. And to protect his family, Bastian - a boy who fears the dark, who fears the fight - must face dire challenges and win Sylphic allies. And he must wake his courage. For to unlock the secret to the Wight Witch's defeat, he must embrace who he was born to be, even at the cost of his life.

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Sun Child of the Moor is a vivid story that intersects fantasy and physical struggles that play out on internal and external fields. Libraries and readers will find that this story goes beyond the anticipated coming-of-age of a young man who is faced with uncommon danger to delve into the nature of wielding powerful growth in a socially responsible, aware manner. The story and its lively, engaging action will encourage discussion and debate in teen circles about the consequences of special abilities and the contrast between imagination and reality, making Sun Child of the Moor a top recommendation above many other action-packed fantasies for this age group. -D.Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review Sun Child of the Moor is a well-written, beautifully poetic, fantastical tale. It is filled with magical realism that expertly blends magic with reality in a compelling and believable way. Sylphic folklore is unique to this book and holds the power of believability thanks to Wagner's masterful writing. The familiar interactions in Sun Child of the Moor are reminiscent of A Wrinkle in Time, making it a delightfully immersive tale of love and personal growth that is well suited to young adult and older readers who enjoy exploring the world's unlimited possibilities through a magical lens. -Mary Lani, MLIS, Reedsy Discovery

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