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Blodwen and the Guardians

David Wiseman (1983)

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

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureFound FamilyFriendshipHopeful Ending

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant HeroFellowship

Tropes

Ancient Evil ReturnsFellowshipFound FamilyMentor FigureQuestReluctant HeroNon-Western Setting

Themes

Environmental DestructionTradition vs ProgressCommunityGuardianshipHuman Impact on NatureCultural Heritage

Synopsis

When Blodwen and her family learn that the countryside around their peaceful village is threatened by highway-builders, they ally themselves unknowingly with the Guardians of the tombs of long-dead chieftains, who fear nothing so much as humans and their destructive ways.

Is Blodwen and the Guardians appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A gentle environmental fantasy where a girl and her village work with supernatural guardians to protect their land from modern development. Minimal peril appropriate for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids who love stories about protecting the environment and mysterious ancient magic will enjoy this adventure about a village fighting highway construction with supernatural allies.

Tags

Environmental FantasyHistorical FantasyCeltic Mythology