Description

Twelve-year-old Max never expected his love for books to turn into a battle for their survival. When a mysterious stranger arrives at his father's bookstore searching for an erased author, Max and his friends uncover a secret war against literature itself. A powerful villain and his forces are closing in, and every change they make risks unraveling reality. As the battle for imagination intensifies, Max must decide - return to his ordinary life or protect the world's stories before they vanish forever.

THE BOOK GUARDIAN is a 11 747 - word upper middle-grade fantasy, perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Inkheart.

With elements of time travel, adventure, and the power of storytelling, it will appeal to young readers who believe books hold magic—and that some stories are worth fighting for.