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Quest for the Faradawn

Richard Ford (1948-) (1982)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesFaradawn #1
Setting
CSM age10

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Animal HarmViolenceWar

Synopsis

Deep in the ancient forest that the creatures called the Wild Wood amid the scented bracken and towering beeches, there were whispers of a legend whose ending was lost in the mists of time. It told of a heroic journey and a saviour destined to possess the secret power of the Faradawn. And so it came to pass, in the time of man's great war, that a human child brought the legend to life. Sensing, without knowing why, that it must begin a special, magical guest, he journeyed through the magical kingdoms of the world, his path filled with awesome marvels and strange terrors, his story a celebration of love, courage, and all that is brightest and best in life. Said to be like a combination of *Jungle Book*, *Watership Down*, and *LOTR*, but with a strong anti-hunting theme.

Is Quest for the Faradawn appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A magical quest tale with anthropomorphic animal characters featuring moderate peril, adventure violence, and strong anti-hunting/environmental themes. Suitable for middle grade readers comfortable with Watership Down-style content.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal harm, violence, and war.

Who'll love this

Kids who love animal adventures and epic quests will enjoy following a young human child and magical creatures on a heroic journey through enchanted kingdoms.

Tags

Animal FantasyFableQuest NarrativeEco-Fantasy