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Silver on the Tree (The Dark Is Rising #5)

Susan Cooper (1977)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages282 (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Dark Is Rising #5
SettingSpace
CSM age10
Goodreads4.11/5 (36299)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

DeathViolence

Hero archetypes

Chosen One

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastFellowshipChosen One

Synopsis

The Six servants of the Light - the Drew children, Will, Bran and the mysterious Merriman - have reached their last, desperate fight against the forces of the Dark. They face one final, daunting task- to find the crystal sword. Their search will lead them from their own world to the haunting, magical Lost Land between sea and shore - and they will each stare death in the face before the battle's final moments.

Is Silver on the Tree (The Dark Is Rising #5) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This classic middle grade fantasy concludes an epic battle between Light and Dark with moderate magical violence and life-threatening peril, but no graphic content. Characters face death and dangerous situations as they complete their quest.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

An epic final showdown between good and evil with a fellowship of young heroes searching for a magical sword in mysterious otherworldly realms.

Tags

Classic FantasyArthurian FantasyPortal FantasyBritish Fantasy