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Hero archetypes
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Synopsis
When fifteen-year-old orphan Alex Taylor sees an odd sign in a shop window and goes inside to investigate, he is sent on a quest to defeat an evil dragon, and in the process he confronts his fears and learns about his future and his past. When fifteen-year-old orphan Alex Taylor sees an odd sign in a shop window and goes inside to investigate, he is sent on a quest to defeat an evil dragon, and in the process, he confronts his fears and learns about his future and his past. Book #1
Is Slathbog's Gold appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A classic middle grade fantasy adventure featuring a teen orphan on a dragon quest with mild peril and no mature content. Perfect for readers transitioning from early chapter books to longer fantasy.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include abandonment and orphan.
Who'll love this
An exciting quest to defeat a dragon that takes an ordinary orphan into a magical world where he discovers his courage and destiny.