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Lucy and the Magic Crystal

Gillian Shields (2006)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesMermaid S. O. S. #6
Setting
CSM age8
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeFriendshipHappy EndingSelf-Discovery

Heroine archetypes

Shy HeroineComing-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Tropes

Chosen OneComing of AgeFellowshipFound FamilyQuestReluctant HeroAncient ArtifactDark Lord

Themes

Overcoming FearInner StrengthFriendshipGood vs EvilSelf-DiscoverySaving the Kingdom

Synopsis

Having had many struggles to bring back all the magic crystals, the mermaids plan to celebrate but the evil Mantora has other plans and it is up to shy, timid Lucy to find a way to save the Coral Kingdom once and for all.

Is Lucy and the Magic Crystal appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

A gentle mermaid fantasy where a shy heroine must overcome her fears to defeat an evil villain and save her underwater kingdom. Features mild fantasy peril and friendship themes appropriate for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

A shy mermaid named Lucy must find the courage to defeat the evil Mantora and save the Coral Kingdom in this magical underwater adventure.

Tags

Mermaid FantasyUnderwater AdventureSeries Finale