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Coyote Season

Michael Bergey (2007)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.5

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Amnesia

Synopsis

Coyote the trickster is in his animal form in this incarnation learning about the human magic of science so when he passes over he will have a new tool to use. He doesn't remember how to do magic or much before this birth but he has humans to trust like Mooney, John, and Mouse and he has cubs with Lazytail in a mating. He has five spirit children living with him at all times and they have his memories and magic but don't tell him how to use the magic or what he did in previous lives.

Is Coyote Season appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Parents should know this features a coyote trickster protagonist learning about science in animal form with spirit children companions. Gentle fantasy with themes of memory, identity, and personal growth appropriate for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids who love animal protagonists and magical adventures about discovering who you are will enjoy following Coyote's journey.

Tags

Magical RealismAnimal ProtagonistContemporary Fantasy