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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2006 · Est. 11.5 hour read
The Beast Player
By Nahoko Uehashi, Cathy Hirano (Translator)
A girl discovers a power to communicate with beasts, entangling her in deadly plots.
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352 pages· 126,076 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Elin, thrust into a world of danger after her mother's execution, discovers she can communicate with the kingdom's water serpents and flying beasts. This rare gift grants her power but also draws her into perilous schemes. As forces conspire to use these creatures for war, Elin must navigate treacherous plots to protect herself and the beasts she loves. Can she prevent the looming conflict, or will she be swept into the chaos of battle? Her journey is fraught with danger, and the stakes have never been higher.
From the publisher
Elin’s family has an important responsibility: caring for the fearsome water serpents that form the core of their kingdom’s army. So when some of the creatures mysteriously die, Elin’s mother is sentenced to death as punishment. With her last breath, she manages to send her daughter to safety. Alone and far from home, Elin soon discovers that she can communicate with both the terrifying water serpents and the majestic flying beasts that guard her queen. This skill gives her great power, but it also involves her in deadly plots that could cost her life. Can she save herself and prevent her beloved beasts from being used as tools of war? Or is there no escaping the terrible battles to come?
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 352
- Words
- 126,076
- Reading age
- 12–18
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Lexile
- 840L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.1
- F&P level
- ~T
- AR points
- 20
- AR interest level
- UG
- AR quiz
- 509929
Publication
- Published
- March 26, 2019
- First published
- January 1, 2006
- Publisher
- Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781250307460
- LCCN
- 2018945008
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