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ISLES OF THE EMBERDARK

by Brandon Sanderson

Middle grade · ages 10–14 · grades 5–9 · 820L · 400 pages · 2026

Why we'd hand it over

Sanderson's first true middle-grade—intricate magic system and genuine stakes without graphic content; reads like a tighter version of his adult work, rewarding kids who like worldbuilding and character choice over plot convenience.

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