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In the concluding installment of the Books of Beginning trilogy, Kate and Michael must rally the forces of the magical realm to confront the looming threat of the Dire Magnus. Their struggle is paralleled by Emma’s perilous journey to find the legendary Book of the Dead, a key to victory and survival. Together, the siblings navigate alliances, prophecy, and the weight of destiny to bring resolution to their world.
This third book concludes the saga’s thematic arcs of identity, family bonds between siblings, and the power of prophecy and magic, while exploring the final war that tests the characters’ courage and commitment to their shared future.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: John Stephens
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