Curse of the Forgotten City

A Children or Middle Grade Book by Alex Aster

Book 2 of the Emblem Island Series

Subgenres:

Mythology,
Pirate Adventure,
Quest Fantasy

Published 2021

Length 340 pages

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Colombian mythology woven into high-stakes middle grade quests
Pirate adventures with magical relics and legendary sea creatures
Friend groups facing supernatural threats to protect their home

Publisher Description

From "BookTok" phenomenon and New York Times bestselling author of the YA fantasy novel, Lightlark, the second book in this fast-paced middle grade series steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure, perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time and Percy Jackson.

In this tale Tor, Engle, and Melda must stop a band of cursed pirates from taking over their home. Tor is adjusting to life with the Night Witch's powers, with his best friends Engle and Melda by his side.

But when a mysterious girl named Vesper washes ashore claiming a band of cursed pirates is on their way to Emblem Island, life changes fast. Vesper is from an underwater city that was destroyed by the terrible Calavera pirates and she warns Tor that his village is next.

To stop the pirates, Tor, Engle, and Melda join Vesper on the hunt for the famed Pirate's Pearl, an ancient relic that would give them complete control of the high seas. But the journey is perilous, filled with legendary sea creatures that are determined to see them fail.

To save his village and everyone he loves, Tor must accept his new abilities—and use them—in the race to find the pearl.

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