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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The electrifying first novel of an all-new fantasy series from the legendary author behind the Shannara saga, about a human girl struggling to find her place in a magical world she’s never known

“Enticing . . . Brooks’s fans will be thrilled to have a new series…

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1 author picked Child of Light as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Terry Brooks is a long-time favorite author of mine, but I believe that Child of Light is one of his best books.

The world is rich and the action captivates your attention, but the story’s heart lies in the defiant hope that you can be more than what outward appearances or circumstances suggest is possible. The very best stories plant resilience and light in your heart, and this book is one of them.

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