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Silence and Stone (The Faeries' Promise #1)

Kathleen Duey (2010)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages128 (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesThe Faeries' Promise #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.15/5 (171)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Captivity

Synopsis

Alida is a faerie princess, imprisoned for years in the castle of Lord Dunraven to protect an ancient law prohibiting contact between humans and faeries. So when a human boy, Gavin, helps Alida escape to search for her long-lost family, their flight is filled with danger. Can they avoid Lord Dunraven's guards? How can they keep Alida's identity a secret?

Is Silence and Stone (The Faeries' Promise #1) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A middle grade fantasy about a faerie princess escaping captivity with the help of a human boy. Features chase sequences and danger from guards, but violence is mild and age-appropriate for the target audience.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids who love magical adventures with faeries, secret identities, and daring escapes will enjoy this fast-paced quest story.

Tags

Adventure FantasyEscape QuestFaerie Tale