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Crystal bones

C. Aubrey Hall (2011)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages320 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.64/5 (101)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Hero archetypes

Orphan

Heroine archetypes

Orphan

Synopsis

Suddenly and violently orphaned, Diello and his sister Cynthe learn secrets about their heritage when their parents' goblin enemies come searching for a powerful sword that has been kept hidden for many years.

Is Crystal bones appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Sibling protagonists are violently orphaned at the start and face goblin enemies in a quest involving a powerful hidden sword. Violence is present but handled at middle grade level without graphic detail.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent, violence, and orphan.

Who'll love this

Two kids must survive on their own and discover secrets about their parents while being hunted by goblins for a magical sword.

Tags

Adventure FantasyQuest FantasySibling Adventure