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Plagarma

Keith Hoare (2010)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesPlagarma #1
Setting
CSM age13

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceChild Harm

Synopsis

The magic that holds Plagarma together is weakening. The creatures of the night, that live in a child's nightmares, led by the mythical black hound, Barguest, see their opportunity to take over. Only a Dream Stalker can take these creatures on, but they died out a hundred years ago. Then there is sixteen year old Tracy. Why does she possess magical powers that other children don't, and who is Donald Tweed?

Is Plagarma appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A 16-year-old discovers she's the last of an extinct magical lineage that must battle nightmare creatures threatening her world. Expect moderate fantasy violence and creature combat with dark horror elements involving childhood fears.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens will connect with Tracy's discovery of hidden magical powers and her fight against creatures from nightmares, including the terrifying black hound Barguest.

Tags

Dark FantasyUrban FantasyDream Logic