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Cover of A Rustle in the Grass

A Rustle in the Grass

Robin Hawdon (1984)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.11
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

DeathWarViolence

Positive tags

AdventureFound FamilySurvivalHopeful EndingQuest

Protagonist archetypes

Non-Human ProtagonistReluctant HeroFellowship

Tropes

Non-Western SettingFellowshipQuestWarAncient Evil ReturnsComing of AgeFound FamilyReluctant Hero

Themes

SurvivalCommunityLeadershipCourage Under FireWar and ConsequencesCollective ActionHome Defense

Synopsis

The tranquil bustle of an ant colony is shattered by the death of its leader and the news of a merciless horde of red soldier ants swarming toward it.

Tags

Animal FantasyMilitary FantasyAnthropomorphic CharactersNature Writing