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Changeling

Philippa Gregory (2012)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesOrder of Darkness #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.29

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.

Two boys are secretly switched between magical and non-magical worlds and must navigate their new lives while discovering their true abilities. Gentle fantasy adventure with themes of identity and belonging, minimal content concerns.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids who love stories about discovering hidden powers and being the secret hero of two worlds will be hooked by this dual-protagonist magical adventure.

Tags

Portal FantasyComing of AgeDual Protagonists