We’re so excited to tell you about The Gatekeeper’s Daughter: Cavern of Light by Susan Reimer! It’s a gentle middle grade fantasy full of wonder. Here’s the back cover blurb:
The balance of Maira’s world is shifting.
The responsibilities as the next Gatekeeper leave 12-year-old Maira with little time to play beneath the waves. Instead, she works alongside her father learning the role held by her family for generations.
On a rare free morning, Maira discovers an extraordinary underwater cavern that resembles a long untold legend. She and her friends decide to keep their find a secret. But when Maira is confronted by treasure hunters, she learns their secret has been betrayed. Evil has once again entered her world.
Maira must find a way to protect the sea and unite her people to restore the balance of history, a task she can’t do alone. But the survival of her way of life and the sea itself depend on it.
This gentle fantasy is filled with beautiful imagery and a very unexpected world, where history and legends mean more than meets the eye. If you are looking for a story that artfully demonstrates the need for an accurate appreciation of history, this is your book. Maira faces choices and danger and growing experiences that help her gain an appreciation for her culture and how vital it is to understand true history.
Meet the Author
One of the most fun parts of a new book is getting to meet the author! Susan Reimer, has written several other books, but this is her first middle grade novel. How did she come up with the idea for this story? Watch this video and find out:
Meet the Author – Susan Reimer
Activity Sheet
To go along with the book, we’ve created this fun activity sheet PDF Maira’s Underwater Maze. Your kids will love helping Maira navigate the underwater tunnels!
In addition to this activity sheet, we also have online book study courses available. Our courses are a great way to get the most from each book. This story has several important themes, including recognizing the need for understanding accurate history. Our courses can be a very useful tool to help guide your kids in shaping their own worldviews in traditional ways.
The Gatekeeper’s Daughter: Cavern of Light by Susan Reimer is an adventurous fantasy with plenty of relatable characters and situations. Your family will love it!