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Castle Tourmandyne

Monica Hughes (1995)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads3.24
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Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

FriendshipSelf-DiscoveryHeartwarmingComing of Age

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistDuo / Partners

Tropes

Coming of AgeFish out of WaterPortal FantasyFound Family

Themes

ToleranceOvercoming PrejudiceFamily RelationshipsFriendshipSocial ClassSelf-DiscoveryBridging Differences

Synopsis

"An entire summer with a snobby cousin is not Marg's idea of a vacation, but an antique dollhouse brings the two together. One of Canada's finest writers offers a story of differences, tolerance and friendship" Cf. Our choice, 1996-1997.

Is Castle Tourmandyne appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

A gentle middle grade fantasy about two cousins who overcome their differences through a magical dollhouse. Focuses on themes of tolerance, friendship, and personal growth with no concerning content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Two cousins who don't get along discover that an antique dollhouse has magic that brings them together on an unexpected adventure.

Tags

Contemporary FantasyMagical ObjectPortal FictionSocial Issues