Twelve-year-old JV lives a peaceful life with his grandmother in the small Caribbean village of Alcavere. But he has always felt destined for more, dreaming of the thrilling tales described in old family letters and the many adventures that must surely await beyond his bedroom walls. Driven by curiosity and excitement, JV embarks on a trip into the local forest of Oscuros-a dark and mysterious place, where all manner of legendary characters are said to live. But when the young boy makes his way into the sinister landscape ...
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Twelve-year-old JV lives a peaceful life with his grandmother in the small Caribbean village of Alcavere. But he has always felt destined for more, dreaming of the thrilling tales described in old family letters and the many adventures that must surely await beyond his bedroom walls. Driven by curiosity and excitement, JV embarks on a trip into the local forest of Oscuros-a dark and mysterious place, where all manner of legendary characters are said to live. But when the young boy makes his way into the sinister landscape of Oscuros, he quickly learns that no amount of local lore could have prepared him for what he encounters inside. Confronted with dangerous traps, fleeting apparitions, and underground criminal operations, JV suddenly finds himself the hero of his own adventure story. When news of a devastating disappearance shakes the village of Alcavere, JV must use his newfound heroics to complete a daring rescue mission-forging alliances and making unbreakable vows with creatures he thought only existed in Caribbean myth. The shocking family secret and fateful pledge that he uncovers in the process will change his life forever. "The Protector's Pledge" weaves various aspects of the author's Caribbean culture into a tale of mystery and adventure and incorporates themes such as bravery, friendship, love, family, and self-discovery. The novel also includes twelve full-page illustrations and a glossary that is clear and concise.
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