SuitabookThe talisman
Lynne Ewing
- Reading
- Try reading together or checking in after the battle and family-conflict scenes; ask whether the supernatural threat feels exciting or troubling, and let your reader set the pace.
- Themes
- Fighting evil: As Penelope, Maggie witnesses an innocent man succumb to the Atrox and vows to help cleanse the world of evil. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Loyalty and sacrifice: Maggie’s duty may conflict with her love for Hector, while her sister may be drawn to the dark side. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The intensity and detail of these moments are unclear.