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Battle Magic

Tamora Pierce (2013)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages464 (Chunky (400-600))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10
Goodreads0.00/5 (0)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ViolenceWar

Protagonist archetypes

Mentor FigureDuo / Partners

Synopsis

When messengers arrive in Gyongxe "inviting" Dedicate Initiate Rosethorn and her two young companion mages, Evumeimei and Briar, to court to celebrate the birthday of the Emperor of Yanjing, Rosethorn is eager to go, but Briar suspects that there is an ulterior motive behind the invitation.

Is Battle Magic appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Middle grade fantasy with political intrigue and adventure. Contains mild action violence appropriate for the age group, with strong mentor-student relationships and themes of trust.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include violence and war.

Who'll love this

Young mages travel to an emperor's court where political scheming and magic collide in an exciting adventure.

Tags

Adventure FantasyTravel FantasyPolitical FantasyMentor-Student