Keeper of the Lost Cities: Flashback

    Keeper of the Lost Cities: Flashback

    by Shannon Messenger

    Ages 10-142018
    Middle Grade

    The seventh book in Shannon Messenger's fantasy series follows Sophie Foster as she continues to navigate her role as a powerful elf while dealing with the aftermath of previous adventures. Sophie struggles with recovered traumatic memories while working to uncover secrets about her past and protect her world from growing threats. The story explores themes of trauma recovery, friendship loyalty, and finding strength through vulnerability, while featuring a diverse cast of characters with various magical abilities that can be read as neurodivergent representation.

    2018Published
    Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Young Adult Fiction, Science Fiction

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    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Frequent
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Moderate
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Moderate
    Social or Historical Topics
    Moderate
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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