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Motherstone

Maurice Gee (1985)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesWorld of O #3
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.94
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipQuestHopeful Ending

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersQuest

Tropes

Portal FantasyQuestAncient ArtifactFellowshipComing of AgeAncient Evil Returns

Themes

Coming of AgeGood vs EvilFriendshipDuty and ResponsibilityPortal Between WorldsFinal Confrontation

Synopsis

Susan and Nick are leaving the magical land of O. But as they prepare to step back to Earth, strange evil forces reach out to ensnare them. For Susan, and for the Motherstone, there is one final task. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

Is Motherstone appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This middle grade fantasy concludes a portal series with heroes facing evil forces in a magical land. Age-appropriate adventure with mild peril and no concerning content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

A magical adventure where two friends must complete one final important task before leaving a fantasy world.

Tags

Portal FantasyAdventure FantasySeries Conclusion