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Book of magic

John Peel (1997)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages191 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10
Goodreads4.06/5 (566)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Death

Hero archetypes

Chosen One

Heroine archetypes

Chosen One Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

FellowshipChosen One

Synopsis

Score, Renald, and Pixel are closer than ever to the source of their strange journey, but they must be careful. Evil magic reigns in the core. the Shadows haunt, the truth can kill. The darkest forces of the Diadem are calling for Score, Renald, and Pixel. Now is the time for the chosen Three to act--or die.

Is Book of magic appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Expect mild fantasy peril and dark magical forces threatening young heroes. Characters face life-or-death stakes but violence remains age-appropriate for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Three young heroes on a dangerous quest must face evil magic and dark forces to save themselves and their world.

Tags

Adventure FantasyQuest FantasyTrio ProtagonistSeries Finale