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Cover of Sky Carver

Sky Carver

Dean Whitlock (2005)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesCarver's World #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.69
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

Coming of AgeSelf-DiscoveryQuestMentor FigureHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Chosen One

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistReluctant Hero

Tropes

Chosen OneComing of AgeQuestTraining ArcHidden MagicMentor FigureReluctant HeroSaving the Village

Themes

Self-DiscoveryDestiny vs ChoiceResponsibilityEnvironmental MagicCommunityApprenticeshipNatural Talent

Synopsis

Thomas, a talented wood carver, discovers that he can also do weather magic and undertakes a journey that could lead him to hone that skill and save his village from drought, or perhaps to a completely different destiny.

Is Sky Carver appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A wholesome middle grade fantasy about a young wood carver discovering magical abilities. No violence beyond possible mild peril during the journey; appropriate for upper elementary and middle school readers.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids who love magic systems and adventures where ordinary people discover extraordinary powers will enjoy Thomas's journey to master weather magic and save his village.

Tags

Weather MagicQuest FantasyArtisan Magic