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Search for the Silver Shell: A Branches Book

Robin Yardi (2025)

Subgenre
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age6
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipSelf-DiscoveryHopeful Ending

Heroine archetypes

Royalty / PrincessComing-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Chosen OneComing of AgeQuestMagic AcademyMentor DiesFellowshipTraining ArcAncient Evil Returns

Themes

Overcoming FearSelf-DiscoveryCourageFriendshipMagic and ResponsibilityFailure and Growth

Synopsis

When the evil mermaid Rozaro casts a spell putting all the Coral Keepers of Anjeea, protectors of the kingdom, to sleep it is up to Princess Finn (who has so far failed her Keeper test) and her two friends to fight back--but first she must master her shark magic by overcoming her fear of sharks.

Is Search for the Silver Shell: A Branches Book appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 6 and up.

Princess Finn must overcome her fear of sharks to save her kingdom from an evil mermaid's sleeping spell. Light fantasy conflict with magical elements appropriate for early readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Young readers will love following a princess who teams up with friends, learns shark magic, and saves the day in an underwater adventure.

Tags

Underwater FantasyEarly Chapter BookAnimal MagicGirl Power