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Realm of the Reaper

K. A. Applegate (1999)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesEverworld #4
Setting
CSM age10

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeathBlood

Hero archetypes

Fish out of Water

Heroine archetypes

Fish out of Water

Synopsis

There is a place that shouldn’t exist. But does. And there are creatures that shouldn’t exist. But do. Welcome to a land where all of your dreams and nightmares are very real—and often deadly. Welcome to Everworld. Things have gotten way beyond weird. First April, Jalil, David, and Christopher end up in Everworld. Since then, they’ve been hunted by trolls, entertained Vikings, fought in a war against Aztecs and their heart-eating god, encountered Merlin, met some strange alien metalsmiths, and got a chance to see their very first real, live dragon. It’s been a strange few days, to say the least. Their “journey” started out as a search for a friend, but things have turned dangerous. Because now April and the others are about to discover the true opposite of heaven—and it isn’t a very nice place…

Is Realm of the Reaper appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Kids are transported to a dangerous fantasy world filled with mythological creatures. Contains fantasy violence (battles, trolls, heart-eating gods) appropriate for middle grade readers but parents should know the tone is darker than typical portal fantasy.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Four friends trapped in a world where myths are real must survive encounters with dragons, Vikings, trolls, and gods while searching for their missing friend.

Tags

Adventure FantasyPortal FantasyEnsemble CastMythology