In "Shadows of the Dark Crystal #1," the story unfolds in the mystical world of Thra, where dark forces threaten its balance. The narrative follows a young Gelfling named Kensho, who embarks on a quest to uncover his heritage and protect Thra from the malevolent Skeksis. Alongside a diverse group of allies, including a brave Podling and a wise Mystic, Kensho must navigate treacherous landscapes filled with magic and danger. As he journeys deeper into the heart of Thra, he learns about friendship, courage, and the enduring battle between light and darkness, echoing the themes of Jim Henson's original film. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Jim Hensons the Dark Crystal .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 272 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2016 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

J. M. (Joseph) Lee is J. M. Lee is a staff writer and creative consultant on The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, a 10-episode Netflix prequel series scheduled for 2019. He is a novelist, writing mentor, illustrator, and graphic designer with a background in linguistics and film. As a writer, he finds the most rewarding stories in fusion genre, from nostalgic historical fantasies to gritty sci-fi westerns. On the side, he enjoys dabbling in experimental short fiction and drinking a lot of coffee.