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Daja's book

Tamora Pierce (1998)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages234 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10
Goodreads4.13/5 (31711)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

Found FamilyFriendshipAdventureComing of AgeMentor Figure

Hero archetypes

Apprentice

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineWitch / Mage

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastMultiple POVsComing-of-Age ProtagonistMagic Academy Cohort

Tropes

Found FamilyMagic AcademyMentor FigureComing of AgeFellowshipSoft Magic SystemSecondary WorldTraining Arc

Themes

FriendshipComing of AgeIdentityBelongingLoyaltySelf-DiscoveryPower and Responsibility

Synopsis

The Fire in the Forging is the third book in the Circle of Magic series. The main characters are Tris, Sandry, Daja and Briar. They love living in the Winding Circle and will do anything to protect it - even unleashing their untrained magic on the world.

Is Daja's book appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Four young mages learn to control their magical abilities while protecting their home. Contains mild peril and magical training sequences suitable for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love following four friends with different magical powers as they work together to defend their community.

Tags

Adventure FantasySlice of Life FantasyMagic SchoolEnsemble Cast