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Cradoc's Quest

Cherith Baldry (1994)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureQuestHopeful EndingComing of AgeMentor Figure

Hero archetypes

Commoner / PeasantChosen One

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant HeroQuest

Tropes

Chosen OneFarm Boy HeroQuestAncient ArtifactMentor FigurePortal FantasyFish out of WaterComing of Age

Themes

Faith and ReligionCourageDestinyKnowledge and WisdomComing of AgeGood vs EvilSacred Mission

Synopsis

A simple farm boy is led by a mystical phoenix to a book which contains the Word of God and faces great danger when he takes it from his home world on Barren to the planet Centre so it can be copied and shared.

Is Cradoc's Quest appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A gentle fantasy quest with religious/spiritual themes about a farm boy delivering a sacred text across worlds. Contains mild peril but no graphic content, suitable for middle grade readers comfortable with spiritual allegory.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids who love epic quests with magical creatures and brave heroes on important missions will enjoy this adventure across fantastical worlds.

Tags

Religious FantasyPortal FantasyQuest FantasyPlanetary Fantasy