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Shiva Accused

J. H. Brennan (1991)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.88

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Hero archetypes

Outcast / Loner

Heroine archetypes

Heroine with Secret

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

As the major ceremony the Star Jamboree approaches, political rivals from another tribe falsely accuse the Shingu girl Shiva of murdering the Hag, the leader of all the tribal witch women. Sequel to "Shiva."

Is Shiva Accused appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A middle grade fantasy about a girl falsely accused of murder who must clear her name before an important tribal ceremony. Contains themes of political manipulation and justice, with mild peril appropriate for upper elementary readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, deception, and political violence.

Who'll love this

Kids who like mysteries and fantasy adventures will enjoy following Shiva as she tries to prove her innocence before it's too late.

Tags

MysteryAdventureTribal FantasyPolitical Drama