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Closer

Roderick Gordon (2010)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages508 (Chunky (400-600))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.10/5 (5397)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceCaptivity

Hero archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersOutcast / Loner

Synopsis

"At the centre of the Earth, in a world that no one knows exists, Will is in trouble. His enemy, the Styx, are right behind. They'll follow him to the end of the world - any world. Meanwhile Drake - with help from the unlikeliest of allies - is preparing to fight the Styx from above. But will his daredevil plan bring him closer to victory ... or to certain death?"--Back cover.

Is Closer appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This middle grade fantasy features underground adventure with moderate action violence and chase sequences. The Styx are portrayed as persistent enemies in a life-or-death pursuit across fantastical underground worlds.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity and violence.

Who'll love this

Kids who love high-stakes underground adventures with hidden civilizations and daring escapes will be hooked by Will's desperate race to survive.

Tags

AdventureSubterranean FantasyAction