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Listening at the Gate

Betsy James (2006)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Seeker Chronicles #3
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.76

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

After seventeen-year-old Kat leaves the Creek home of her mother's sister, she returns to Downshore and becomes embroiled in upheaval there and in the land of the Rigi, as well as in Nall's quest to go to the Gate.

Is Listening at the Gate appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This final book in a YA fantasy trilogy follows a seventeen-year-old girl navigating cultural upheaval and personal quests across multiple lands. Appropriate for teens, with adventure and coming-of-age themes.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy following Kat's journey across different lands as she deals with cultural conflicts and helps Nall on his quest.

Tags

Quest FantasyCharacter-DrivenCultural Fantasy