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Finding books that engage my boys is hard. Reading also came easy to me and I loved curling up anywhere and everywhere with a good book so to see them not enjoying reading is hard. I am always looking for new ways to get them to read and books that that they might like. One thing I have found is like action and when there is a series of books they can read. Series books are great because it not only gives them something to look forward to with the next book but it shows how the characters change.

Keeper of the Lost Cities is a fantasy book series that is jam-packed with action. It stars Sophie Foster, a brave and complicated heroine similar to Hermione from Harry Potter, but she has a big group of friends, making this fantasy series fun for both boys and girls.

Series by Shannon Messenger

Published by Simon & Schuster

Recommended for ages 8 – 12

When Sophie Foster discovers she’s an elf from the Lost Cities, she embarks on an incredible adventure, discovering new abilities, and making new friends. But the secrets of Sophie’s past were buried for a reason and the truth she uncovers could put all of the worlds in danger.

In Stores Now:

Book 1: Keeper of the Lost Cities

Book 2: Exile

Book 3: Everblaze

Book 4: Neverseen

Book 5: Lodestar

Book 6: Nightfall

Book 7: Flashback (also out in paperback, October 8, 2019)

Coming This Fall:

Book 8: Legacy (releases November 5, 2019)

Kids who love fantasy series like The School of Good and Evil, The Unwanteds, and The Land of Stories will devour Keeper of the Lost Cities – which is a New York Times-bestselling series that’s taking the world by storm! My boys were super curious when they saw I had the whole series stacked in my office. They are thick books but I have a feeling they are quick reads. I am actually starting the series myself, once my boys finish!

Stay Connected with Keeper of the Lost Cities

Visit KeeperOfTheLostCities.com

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Summer Read-Along

Shannon Messenger is hosting a summer series read-along from June 10th – July 29th with the designated hashtag #KeeperReadAlong. Each of the 7 weeks will be dedicated to a book (in series order) with a kickoff from Shannon on Mondays plus a post answering a fan’s question about that book the following Sunday. Additional activations will come throughout the week.

Bonus Content

Check out the ReadingGuides for teachers and librarians.

Watch the trailer for Book 7: Flashback.

Check out Keeper of the Lost Cities

Find the book series Keeper of the Lost Cities on Amazon or wherever books are sold.

WIN IT: (1) US winner will receive a Keeper of the Lost Cities Book Series Prize Pack

Books 1-3 in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series,

exclusive branded art prints and pin

plus a “We could all use a little more weird in our lives” quote t-shirt!

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