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Falcon Quinn and the crimson vapor

Jennifer Finney Boylan (2011)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages370 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Identity CrisisAbandonment

Positive tags

Coming of AgeSelf-DiscoveryFound FamilyAdventure

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroOrphanFish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneDual Nature Protagonist

Tropes

Chosen OneComing of AgeFish out of WaterHidden IdentityDual NatureMagic AcademyQuestFound Family

Themes

IdentityBelongingDualitySelf-AcceptanceGood vs EvilDestinyFriendship

Synopsis

Born in the reality stream but with both the heart of a monster and the heart of a guardian, thirteen-year-old Falcon Quinn is not sure what path to follow until he fastens an amulet with a red jewel around his neck.

Is Falcon Quinn and the crimson vapor appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This middle grade fantasy follows a boy torn between his monster and guardian natures as he navigates magical identity. Mild fantasy peril and themes of belonging make it appropriate for ages 10+.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include identity crisis and abandonment.

Who'll love this

Kids will love following Falcon as he discovers his magical powers and learns whether he's meant to be a monster or a hero.

Tags

Magical RealismContemporary FantasySchool StoryAdventure