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Seraphina

Rachel Hartman (2012)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages465 (Chunky (400-600))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age12
Goodreads3.94/5 (89633)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Synopsis

In a world where dragons and humans coexist in an uneasy truce and dragons can assume human form, Seraphina, whose mother died giving birth to her, grapples with her own identity amid magical secrets and royal scandals, while she struggles to accept and develop her extraordinary musical talents.

Is Seraphina appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 12 and up.

A thoughtful fantasy about a half-dragon girl navigating identity and prejudice in a world where humans and dragons maintain an uneasy peace. Deals with themes of self-acceptance and contains mild fantasy peril, but no graphic content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent and identity struggle.

Who'll love this

Readers who love dragon stories and protagonists with secret powers will enjoy Seraphina's journey to accept herself while navigating royal intrigue and magical mysteries.

Tags

Dragon FantasyPolitical FantasyMusical Fantasy