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Mortal Coil

Derek Landy (2010)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingPG-13
Pages320 (Medium 300-500)
SettingSecondary World
CSM age13
Goodreads4.45/5 (23757)
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeath

Positive tags

AdventureHumorFound FamilyHeartwarmingMentor Figure

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersReluctant Hero

Tropes

Mentor FigureUrban FantasyComing of AgeFound FamilyMagic AcademyHidden IdentityNecromancyAntihero

Themes

Coming of AgeGood vs EvilIdentityLoyaltyPower and CorruptionFriendshipSacrifice

Synopsis

Following the shocking revelations of DARK DAYS, get ready for the fifth instalment of the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series - guaranteed to contain at least 40% humour, 50% action, and 100% thrills...

Is Mortal Coil appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Fifth installment in a humorous dark fantasy series featuring magical battles, supernatural horror elements, and fantasy violence. Contains comic tone balanced with action-adventure thrills and some scary paranormal content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens will love the witty banter, fast-paced magical action, and the unlikely partnership between a skeleton detective and his teenage apprentice.

Tags

HorrorParanormalUrban FantasyDetective FictionDark Comedy