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Mothership

John Brosnan (2004)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesMothership #1
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.55

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Deception

Hero archetypes

Royalty / Prince

Synopsis

Shrewd, devious, cunning and a born liar - but as a Court Jester, Jad's a disaster. So when he's sent off with the warlord's son, Prince Kender, on a spying mission, he's hoping that his less desirable traits will actually save his life.

Is Mothership appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This fantasy adventure features a cunning court jester on a spy mission with moderate action and espionage themes suitable for teens, with humor balancing the danger.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the witty, scheming jester protagonist who uses his lying skills to survive a dangerous spy mission alongside a prince.

Tags

Spy FantasyComedic FantasyAdventure