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Malkin

Sophie Masson (2000)

SubgenreHistorical Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads2.69
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

AbandonmentDeath of Parent

Positive tags

FriendshipFound FamilyHopeful EndingSelf-Discovery

Heroine archetypes

Neglected HeroineOrphan

Protagonist archetypes

Outcast / Loner

Tropes

Coming of AgeHidden IdentityForbidden LoveQuestFish out of WaterMentor Figure

Themes

Neglect and AbandonmentFriendship and LoyaltyIdentity and Self-WorthClass StruggleTransformationLove Conquers All

Synopsis

Based on the traditional English tale, Tattercoats, this novel follows the plight of the beautiful, neglected granddaughter of the Baron of Fisher Forest and her special friend, Malkin.

Tags

Fairy Tale RetellingHistorical FantasyRomance