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Singer in the Snow

Louise Marley (2005)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Singers of Nevya #
Setting
CSM age10
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

Coming of AgeFriendshipSelf-DiscoveryMentor FigureAdventure

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersComing-of-Age ProtagonistMagic Academy Cohort

Tropes

Training ArcMentor FigureComing of AgeHarsh EnvironmentSoft Magic SystemRemote OutpostDuo Protagonists

Themes

Coming of AgeSurvivalMastery and TrainingHarsh EnvironmentSelf-DiscoveryMentorshipDuty

Synopsis

In a land where the sun shines only once every five years, two gifted young Singers are sent to a remote outpost where they struggle to refine their abilities to create heat and light using their psi energy.

Is Singer in the Snow appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This fantasy novel features young protagonists learning to use psi powers to create heat and light in an extreme climate. Contains mild peril related to survival in harsh conditions but no violence, romance, or inappropriate content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids who love stories about characters learning magic powers and surviving in unusual worlds will enjoy this adventure set in a frozen land.

Tags

Survival FantasyPsionic FantasyBildungsroman