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Cover of Superpowers: The Snarling Beast

Superpowers: The Snarling Beast

Alex Cliff (2007)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age7
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipQuestHumor

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersChosen OneQuest

Tropes

QuestAncient Evil ReturnsDuo ProtagonistsTime LimitMythological CreaturesBreaking a Curse

Themes

FriendshipCourageProblem-SolvingMythologyTeamwork

Synopsis

7 Days, 7 Powers, 7 Deadly Challenges A ruined castle ... The ancient god Hercules is trapped inside. Only two boys, Max and Fin, can break the evil spell. In today's quest, will they trick the three-headed dog and save Hercules in time?

Is Superpowers: The Snarling Beast appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 7 and up.

Two boys face mythological challenges including a three-headed dog as they work to free the god Hercules. Mild peril and fantasy danger appropriate for early readers.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love the exciting quest to rescue Hercules by outsmarting a three-headed dog and facing magical challenges.

Tags

Adventure FantasyMythology RetellingQuest FantasyMiddle Grade Adventure