Books Like The High Road
Families who loved The High Road by Daniel Kirk often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The High Road by Daniel Kirk often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is ready to graduate to longer, more complex fantasy epics that grapple with the weight of leadership and the importance of cross-cultural alliances. This concluding volume of the Elf Realm trilogy follows siblings Matt and Becky as they split up to save their parents and restore the cosmic balance of the natural world. It deals with high stakes themes of self-sacrifice, environmental stewardship, and the courage required to face systemic corruption. While the 500 plus page length may seem daunting, the narrative is punctuated by Daniel Kirk's immersive illustrations that help keep middle grade readers grounded in the world-building. Parents will appreciate the story's emphasis on accountability and the idea that young people can be the primary catalysts for healing a broken world. It is an excellent choice for 9 to 12 year olds who enjoy high fantasy with a clear moral compass and a sense of urgent purpose.
