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Loch

Paul Zindel (1994)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesThe Zone Unknown #1
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.64

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Animal HarmDeath

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

Fifteen-year-old Loch and his younger sister join their father on a scientific expedition searching for enormous prehistoric creatures sighted in a Vermont lake, but soon discover that the expedition's leaders aren't interested in preserving the creatures.

Is Loch appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Teens face peril from prehistoric lake creatures and unethical scientists. Expect moderate suspense, creature violence, and themes of environmental exploitation, but no graphic content or mature language.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens who love creature mysteries and Jurassic Park-style adventure will enjoy this fast-paced story about protecting ancient monsters from greedy scientists.

Tags

Creature FeatureScience ThrillerEnvironmental FictionAdventure