About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is ready to transition to longer stories but needs high-stakes excitement to stay engaged. It is a perfect fit for a child who is beginning to navigate their own independence and needs to see that even small heroes can tackle seemingly insurmountable problems through courage and teamwork. In this second installment of the Beast Quest series, Tom and Elenna travel to the coast to face Sepron, a massive sea serpent causing floods and famine. Beyond the mythical monsters, the story explores themes of communal responsibility and the importance of persistence when the first attempt at a solution fails. At about 75 pages with frequent illustrations, it provides a manageable sense of accomplishment for early readers. It is ideal for ages 7 to 10 as a bridge between early readers and more complex middle-grade fantasy.
