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Singer

Jean Thesman (2005)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.31

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Heroine archetypes

Orphan

Synopsis

Imprisoned by her wicked and power-hungry mother, Lady Rhiannon, Gwenore escapes to a women's healing community, later changing her name and becoming nursemaid and protector to the children of the magical king of Lir, who is now married to Rhiannon.

Is Singer appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A middle grade fantasy about a girl escaping an abusive mother and finding purpose protecting magical children. Contains themes of emotional abuse and captivity but focuses on healing and hope.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child abuse, emotional abuse, and captivity (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Readers will root for Gwenore as she finds a new life helping magical children and discovering her own strength.

Tags

Historical FantasyQuest NarrativeCharacter-Driven