The Constant Tower

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YOUNG ADULT FANTASY

Across The Centuries

Carole McDonnell

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Logline

A prophecy exists—not that Psal believes such matters—of three great ones who will find the Constant Tower and break the power of the third moon. Could Psal, Ephan, and Mahari be those great ones? Psal must risk losing his father’s respect to find his destiny, and with his friends face the dangers of the unmaking night? The Constant Tower - a heroic quest story about a boy who cannot go on a journey.

Genre

Young Adult, Fantasy,

Short Summary

On a planet where people are cast about or unmade if they are caught outside at night, 15 year old disabled Psal, the son of warrior-king Nahas, should have been Crown Prince but his disdains the disabled. Clan warfare erupts into war and Psal loses his father's favor even more.

Setting

Odunao, a planet

Based on a True Story

No

Plot - Premise

Rags to Riches

Plot - Other Elements

Twist, Coming of Age, Happy Ending, Meaningful Message,Hero's Journey

Mature Audience Themes

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Main Character Details

Name: Psal

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Desperate, Empathetic, Perseverance, Sarcastic, Strong Moral Code, Underdog, Visionary, Skillful, Honorable, Outspoken, Insecure, Unapologetic, Heroic

Additional Character Details

Name: Ephan

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Role: Sidekick

Key Traits: Empathetic, Modest, Flexible, Beautiful, Honorable, Gracious, Outspoken, Visionary, Strong Moral Code, Engaging, Decisive, Heroic, Religious

Additional Character Details

Name: Maharai

Age: 14

Gender: Female

Role: Emotional

Key Traits: Desperate, Outspoken, Complex

Additional Character Details

Name: King Nahas

Age: 40

Gender: Male

Role: Antagonist

Key Traits: Aggressive, Decisive, Leader, Masculine

About The Author

Target Audiences

Age: 18-34

Target Gender: Universal

Group Specific

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Publishing Details

Status: Yes: with a Publisher

Publisher: Wildside Press

Year Published: 2013

Hard Copy Available

No

ISBN

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