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Murk the Swamp Man

Adam Blade (2010)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads4.0
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeath

Positive tags

AdventureQuestFriendshipHeroic Journey

Hero archetypes

Chosen OneQuest Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

QuestChosen OneDark LordMonster BattleComing of AgeAncient Evil ReturnsFellowship

Themes

Good vs EvilCourageDutyHeroismDecay and DestructionFighting Darkness

Synopsis

The land of Kayonia is descending into chaos! Everywhere Tom looks he sees decay and destruction: all the work of Wizard Velmal. Tom must now face not only Murk the Swamp Man, but also a deadly assassin sent to kill him.--Back cover.

Is Murk the Swamp Man appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

Middle-grade fantasy adventure with a hero battling monsters and an assassin to save his land. Contains mild action violence and peril appropriate for young readers.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Young readers who love hero quests, monster battles, and saving the kingdom will enjoy Tom's dangerous adventure against the Swamp Man.

Tags

Quest FantasyMonster BattleSeries Fantasy