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Dragon sword and wind child

Noriko Ogiwara (2010)

SubgenreSword & Sorcery
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

DeathViolence

Positive tags

Coming of AgeSelf-DiscoveryQuestMythology

Heroine archetypes

Chosen One HeroineComing-of-Age HeroineReluctant Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Chosen OneComing of AgeReincarnationProphecyNon-Western SettingReluctant HeroQuestMythology-BasedAncient Powers

Themes

IdentityDestiny vs ChoiceBalance of PowersCultural HeritageSelf-DiscoveryDutyMythology

Synopsis

Raised in the ancient Japanese village of Hashiba, fifteen-year-old Saya discovers that she is the reincarnation of the Water Maiden, princess of the underworld, who must try to reconcile the powers of heaven and earth.

Is Dragon sword and wind child appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A Japanese mythology-based fantasy featuring a teen girl discovering she's the reincarnation of an ancient deity. Expect moderate fantasy violence and themes of duty, destiny, and reconciling opposing forces.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy this journey of a girl discovering she's connected to ancient powers and must navigate a world of gods and destiny.

Tags

Japanese MythologyReincarnation FantasyMythological Fantasy