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Clovermead

David Randall (2004)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesIn the Shadow of the Bear #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.76
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

DeceptionViolenceWar

Positive tags

Coming of AgeSelf-DiscoveryAdventureQuest

Hero archetypes

Chosen One

Heroine archetypes

TomboyComing-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistReluctant Hero

Tropes

Coming of AgeHidden IdentityMentor FigureQuestReluctant HeroWarEpic BattleChosen One

Themes

Coming of AgeTruth vs LiesIdentityFamily SecretsDestinyConflict and WarSelf-Discovery

Synopsis

Clovermead, a twelve-year-old tomboy, learns that her father has been lying about the past and that the truth may be the key to ending the epic battle raging between the followers of Lord Ursus and those of Lady Moon.

Is Clovermead appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Middle grade fantasy featuring an epic battle between factions, with moderate violence typical of the genre. A young heroine discovers family secrets and must navigate a dangerous conflict.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include deception, violence, and war.

Who'll love this

Readers will enjoy following a brave tomboy protagonist who uncovers the truth about her past while caught up in an epic magical battle.

Tags

Middle Grade FantasyAnimal MagicQuest Fantasy