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Brilliant

Roddy Doyle (2001)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages183 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads3.51/5 (707)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

DepressionMental Illness

Synopsis

The Black Dog of depression has descended over Dublin, but siblings Rayzer and Gloria are determined to stop it, and soon they are joined by thousands of other children and some magical animals on a chase through the streets, parks, and beaches of Dublin.

Is Brilliant appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

Kids chase a manifestation of depression through Dublin with magical animals. Addresses mental health metaphorically in an age-appropriate, hopeful adventure format with mild peril and no graphic content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

A magical chase through Dublin with siblings, other kids, and talking animals trying to stop a dark force.

Tags

Contemporary FantasyUrban AdventureIrish Fiction