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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
A teenage nobody crosses a line that will change her life forever in this short coming-of-age story by number one New York Times bestselling author Lev Grossman. Ever since her dad disappeared five years ago, Persephone has quietly walled off the feelings she’d rather not feel. There’s no room for pain or anger when you’re just trying to get through the hell that is high school. But one day, the crush of taunts and disappointments is finally too much—and a power breaks loose inside her that she never knew was there. Lev Grossman’s Persephone is part of Into Shadow , an enthralling collection of dark fantasy stories about the lure of forbidden knowledge. Read or listen to each in a single sitting.
Is Persephone (Into Shadow collection) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A teen discovers supernatural powers after years of suppressing grief over her missing father. Contains bullying, emotional trauma, and the emergence of potentially dangerous magical abilities in a dark fantasy framework.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include emotional abuse, death of parent, and abandonment (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with a relatable protagonist who discovers hidden power after enduring years of high school torment.