Description
A cursed heir with a privileged past . . .
A runaway prankster wanted dead or alive . . .
A daredevil warrior called Black Skull . . .
Join a diverse cast of characters, led by Madeline, Jason, and Darius, as they are thrust into a thrilling adventure in the Sunlit Lands, an epic fantasy world brimming with magical cures and granted wishes. Soon they'll discover that even in this safe haven, power has its price. Unravel the dark secrets and soul-searing revelations in this war-torn land wrestling with social justice, racial justice, and elitism. How far will they go for power?
The Sunlit Lands books engage timely themes of racism, injustice, prejudice, power, and the importance of knowing our history. The writing is witty, which makes the challenging themes feel accessible and not too heavy. The characters are diverse in personality, ethnicity, and areas for personal growth and provide lots of different connection points for readers. It asks the questions: How far would you be willing to go for power? Who decides what justice is and how it is carried out?
And don't miss these short stories from the Sunlit Lands series: Our Last Christmas Together and Jason Wu and the Kidnapped Stories--each available separately (e-book only).
Author: Matt Mikalatos
Publisher: Wander
Published: 06/06/2023
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.30lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.90w x 4.50d
ISBN13: 9781496472830
ISBN10: 1496472837
BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Fiction | Religious | Christian | Social Issues
- Young Adult Fiction | Fantasy | Epic
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Prejudice & Racism
A runaway prankster wanted dead or alive . . .
A daredevil warrior called Black Skull . . .
Join a diverse cast of characters, led by Madeline, Jason, and Darius, as they are thrust into a thrilling adventure in the Sunlit Lands, an epic fantasy world brimming with magical cures and granted wishes. Soon they'll discover that even in this safe haven, power has its price. Unravel the dark secrets and soul-searing revelations in this war-torn land wrestling with social justice, racial justice, and elitism. How far will they go for power?
The Sunlit Lands books engage timely themes of racism, injustice, prejudice, power, and the importance of knowing our history. The writing is witty, which makes the challenging themes feel accessible and not too heavy. The characters are diverse in personality, ethnicity, and areas for personal growth and provide lots of different connection points for readers. It asks the questions: How far would you be willing to go for power? Who decides what justice is and how it is carried out?
And don't miss these short stories from the Sunlit Lands series: Our Last Christmas Together and Jason Wu and the Kidnapped Stories--each available separately (e-book only).
Author: Matt Mikalatos
Publisher: Wander
Published: 06/06/2023
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.30lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.90w x 4.50d
ISBN13: 9781496472830
ISBN10: 1496472837
BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Fiction | Religious | Christian | Social Issues
- Young Adult Fiction | Fantasy | Epic
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | Prejudice & Racism