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Elske (Tales of the Kingdom #4)

Cynthia Voigt (2001)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages192 (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesTales of the Kingdom #4
Setting
CSM age10+
Goodreads3.86/5 (1599)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Hero archetypes

Exile

Heroine archetypes

Royalty / Princess

Synopsis

Fate brings them together, both exiles, one servant to the other. To Beriel, the mistress, Elske offers steadfast loyalty and courage -- hard to come by in her dangerous quest to regain the throne she has been denied by treachery. To Elske, the handmaiden, Beriel's proud example provides a perhaps even more precious gift -- the strength to find her true self.

Is Elske (Tales of the Kingdom #4) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A middle grade fantasy about loyalty and self-discovery following two exiled women on a quest to reclaim a throne. Contains mild political intrigue and betrayal themes appropriate for the age group.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include betrayal, exile, and political violence.

Who'll love this

Readers will enjoy following two strong female characters as they journey together, learning about friendship and finding their true selves.

Tags

Historical FantasyQuest FantasyPolitical Fantasy