Middle Grade ReadsEternity EngineStruan Murray
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Eternity Engine

by Struan Murray · · 2022

In this concluding book of the Orphans of the Tide trilogy, young inventor Ellie and her companion Seth navigate a perilous, flooded world powered by ancient machinery and mysterious divine forces. As dark powers threaten to reshape reality, the companions must rely on courage, loyalty, and self-sacrifice to protect their world from destruction. Parents may wish to note that the story relies heavily on a dark fantasy mythos and high-stakes peril.

Age range
Ages 10–14
Category
Middle Grade Reads
ISBN
53Christian
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Content ratings

0 means absent, 5 means heavy and central.

Magic3/5
Violence2/5
Language1/5
Romance1/5
Sexual Content0/5
Scary Content2/5
LGBTQ Content0/5
Bad Behavior / Disrespect1/5

Heads up: magic feature prominently in this book.

Parent notes

Eternity Engine concludes the dark fantasy trilogy centered on young inventor Ellie and her friend Seth. While it highlights virtues like selfless loyalty, resourcefulness, and perseverance, the story takes place in a dark world filled with fictional gods, ancient magical technology, and intense peril. Christian families may wish to talk through the world's underlying mythos and contrast it with biblical truth.

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Discussion questions

  1. 1How did Seth and Ellie navigate moments of secrecy or betrayal, and was grace extended when mistakes were made?
  2. 2In what ways does the story's fictional mythos of ancient deities and machine powers contrast with what Scripture teaches about God's sovereignty over creation?
  3. 3Would you say the author primarily wants readers to reflect on the weight of power and moral choices, or to simply enjoy an exciting survival adventure?
  4. 4Think back to Ellie's most desperate moments surrounded by flooded ruins; describe what key conviction or promise sustained her to keep moving forward.

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