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By Barbara Saunders
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Absorbing tale of girl's quest to put the undead to rest.
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What's the Story?
When THE DEADLY FATES begins, 13-year-old Ella and her friends Brigit and Jason are beginning their third year at the Arcanum Training Institute. This time, Ella learns that her great-grandfather, one of the founders of the academy, may be caught in "undead" status, unable to rest. So, off to the underworld Ella must go, to try to free the undead from their terrible fate.
Is It Any Good?
This fast-moving, entertaining book should delight fans of previous installments. In The Deadly Fates by Dhonielle Clayton, the main characters from the first two books in the series return and are joined by a few new ones. Readers will enjoy watching the well-drawn characters grow to become more resourceful, determined, and brave. Like the previous books, The Marvellers and The Memory Thieves, this one tops 400 pages, but the lush world and intriguing magic system will keep readers' attention. Reading the series in order is recommended.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Discuss the theme of perseverance in The Deadly Fates. What are some ways the characters keep going after setbacks? How do you keep going when you face obstacles?
Families can talk about the price of curiosity. Have you ever discovered another person's secret? What did you do?
How does teamwork help the main characters achieve their goals? What are some obstacles to working as a team? Have you ever worked on a team where there have been conflicts or disagreements? How did you resolve those challenges?
Book Details
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- Genre : Fantasy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Curiosity , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Henry Holt & Company, Inc.
- Publication date : March 4, 2025
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 12
- Number of pages : 416
- Available on : Paperback, Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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