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Faradawn

Susan Schade;Jon Buller (2007)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Fog Mound #2
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.0

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Animal DeathViolenceWar

Synopsis

Deep in the ancient forest that the creatures called the Wild Wood amid the scented bracken and towering beeches, there were whispers of a legend whose ending was lost in the mists of time. It told of a heroic journey and a saviour destined to possess the secret power of the Faradawn. And so it came to pass, in the time of man's great war, that a human child brought the legend to life. Sensing, without knowing why, that it must begin a special, magical guest, he journeyed through the magical kingdoms of the world, his path filled with awesome marvels and strange terrors, his story a celebration of love, courage, and all that is brightest and best in life. Said to be like a combination of *Jungle Book*, *Watership Down*, and *LOTR*, but with a strong anti-hunting theme.

Is Faradawn appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Parents should know this is a middle grade animal fantasy with mild peril, war themes in the background, and an anti-hunting message. Some animal characters may be in danger, but violence is not graphic.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids who loved Watership Down or Redwall will enjoy this magical quest through animal kingdoms with a human child hero.

Tags

Animal FantasyEnvironmental FantasyQuest FantasyAnthropomorphic