Content Tags: Middle Grade Adventure Fantasy Diversity Squad Vibes Character Death Perfect for readers who want: Diverse characters working together as a team to save the world Dark shadow creatures that need to be defeated An interesting (and dangerous) mystery that needs to […]
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Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure Mythology Diversity Squad Vibes Perfect for readers who want: Lots of action, adventure, and danger to be overcome A diverse cast of characters from very different backgrounds Indiana Jones meets Rick Riordan books Aztec mythology A super […]
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