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Pirate Curse

Kai Meyer (2003)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Violence

Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipQuestComing of Age

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersFish out of WaterComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Fish out of WaterComing of AgeQuestPirateFellowshipFound FamilySupernatural AbilitiesChase Narrative

Themes

Coming of AgeFriendshipSurvivalGood vs EvilIdentityLoyalty

Synopsis

In a place similar to the 1706 Caribbean, two fourteen-year-old "polliwogs"--humans who can walk on water--rely on a mysterious figure known as the Ghost Trader and a band of pirates to help them escape from the evil that is chasing them.

Is Pirate Curse appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Two young teens with magical water-walking abilities flee from evil forces with help from pirates and a mysterious figure. Expect moderate adventure violence typical of middle grade fantasy, but no sexual content or strong language.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love the unique polliwog powers, pirate adventures, and the friendship between two teens fighting to escape dangerous pursuers.

Tags

Historical FantasyAdventureNautical Fantasy