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Keeper of the Lost Cities

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2012

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Shannon Messenger

Keeper of the Lost Cities

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

488

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lost Cities • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

670L

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Super Short Summary

In Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger, twelve-year-old telepath Sophie Foster discovers she is an elf and must leave the human world to attend an advanced academy for elf prodigies, uncovering secrets about her origins and the memories that haunt her. The book includes concepts of adoption, memory wiping, and brief depictions of abduction and physical danger.

Fantastical

Adventurous

Emotional

Suspenseful

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

4.6

92,901 ratings

87%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger captivates with its imaginative world-building and endearing characters, making it a hit among young readers. Critics appreciate the fast-paced plot and intriguing mysteries. However, some note that character development is at times thin and the prose can be simplistic. Overall, it's an engaging start to a promising series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Keeper of the Lost Cities?

Fans of the Harry Potter series and Percy Jackson and the Olympians will relish Shannon Messenger's Keeper of the Lost Cities. Ideal for middle-grade readers, it captivates with its magical realms, complex characters, and a relatable protagonist discovering her unique abilities in a richly-imagined world.

4.6

92,901 ratings

87%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

488

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lost Cities • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

670L

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