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Cover of Boom!

Boom!

Mark Haddon (2009)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.41
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipMysteryHumor

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Fish out of WaterComing of AgeHidden IdentityMystery Investigation

Themes

FriendshipCuriosity and DiscoveryConsequences of ActionsSecret Knowledge

Synopsis

When Jim and Charlie overhear two of their teachers talking in a secret language and the two friends set out to solve the mystery, they do not expect the dire consequences of their actions.

Tags

MysteryAdventureContemporary FantasyHumorous