Black Water (Pendragon, #5)

Reach for this book when your teen is grappling with the ethics of rule-breaking for a greater good or struggling with a heavy sense of responsibility. In this fifth installment of the Pendragon series, fifteen-year-old Bobby Pendragon faces a moral crisis on the territory of Eelong, where a deadly plague threatens an entire population of cat-like beings. To save them, Bobby must consider breaking the ultimate law of the Travelers: never move items between worlds. The story explores deep themes of integrity, the weight of leadership, and the messy reality of choosing between two wrong options. It is a sophisticated adventure that challenges readers to think about global consequences and the personal cost of doing what is right. It is best suited for middle and high schoolers ready for complex ethical dilemmas and high-stakes action.