The Fetch

"The Fetch: The Runestone Saga #1" introduces readers to Sky, a 15-year-old who uncovers a sea chest containing runes and a journal belonging to his late grandfather. This discovery leads him to summon his grandfather's ghost, who then becomes his guide in learning to navigate time and space. This chapter book, the first in a series, combines elements of adventure, fantasy, and science fiction, exploring themes of family, grief, and self-discovery. While the publisher lists an age range of 4-11, the 368-page length and 15-year-old protagonist make it more suitable for independent readers aged 9-14, or as a read-aloud for slightly older children. Parents should be aware of mild supernatural elements and adventure peril.

After exploring a sea chest full of runes and a journal belonging to his deceased grandfather, fifteen-year-old Sky summons the old man's ghost, who teaches him how to travel through time and space.