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The Glass Sentence follows Sophia Tims, a cartography apprentice who has known only maps until her uncle, the preeminent cartologer of Boston, disappears during a perilous mission. With the family’s exploratory heritage in the shadow of the Great Disruption of 1799, Sophia is thrust into a world altered by time and geography.
When Shadrack is kidnapped, Sophia, who has seldom left Boston, is the only one who can track his trail. Partnering with Theo, a refugee from the West, she journeys across unforgiving terrain and uncharted seas. Guided by Shadrack’s maps, sharp observation, and a touch of ingenuity, she faces pirates, traders, and the unknown.
The novel blends fantasy, adventure, and a touch of historical intrigue, immersing readers in a richly imagined landscape while following two young protagonists who learn to rely on courage and trust in a world where maps can be both compass and trap.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: S.E. Grove
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