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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
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Synopsis
The moles of Duncton Wood live in the shadow of Mandrake, a cruel tyrant corrupted by absolute power. A solitary young mole, Bracken, leads the fight to free them. Only by putting his trust in the ancient Stone, a forgotten symbol of a great spiritual past, can Bracken find the strength to challenge Mandrake’s darkness. When Bracken falls in love with Rebecca, Mandrake’s daughter, the moles must make life and death choices as their extraordinary search for freedom and truth begins. Together, Bracken and Rebecca will embark on moving journey that will challenge them in ways they could never have imagined. But can they save Duncton before it’s too late?
Is Duncton Wood appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This anthropomorphic animal fantasy features mole characters facing violence from a tyrant ruler, with battles and death likely depicted. The spiritual and allegorical elements explore themes of faith, freedom, and standing up to tyranny.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include emotional abuse, death, and animal death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids who love animal adventures like Watership Down will be drawn into this epic tale of moles fighting for freedom against a cruel ruler.