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Changeling

Delia Sherman (2006)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesChangeling (Delia Sherman) #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.59

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Abandonment

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersFish out of Water

Synopsis

A walker between worlds exchanges a son of a master magician for one that is from no magic, but the magic of machines. Each grow in their new homes with their abilities intact and soon the draw of the magical world calls back it's own for confrontation with the rise of the power of the machines. Follow on book to this one is "Madwand".

Is Changeling appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A classic changeling tale where two boys—one magical, one from a technological world—are switched at birth and must discover their true identities. Expect mild fantasy conflict as the boys navigate their worlds and eventual confrontation; no graphic content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Two boys discover they were switched as babies and must navigate between a magical world and a technological one while learning who they really are.

Tags

Parallel WorldsMagic vs TechnologyDual Protagonists