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Tale of the Shadow King

Daniel Haack (2021)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages40 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age5
Goodreads4.38/5 (714)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersQuest

Synopsis

Our brave and dashing heroes, the prince and the knight, are happily married and their kingdom is prospering, but soon, a fog of darkness that blocks the sun spreads across their land. They get word that the cause of this is a dark and mysterious Shadow King, and they rush off to find and stop him, but encounter many obstacles along the way. Will they be able to restore the light to their kingdom?

Is Tale of the Shadow King appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 5 and up.

A gentle fantasy adventure featuring a married prince and knight as heroes on a quest to stop the Shadow King. Features positive LGBTQ+ representation in a classic fairy tale format with mild peril and no violence.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Young readers will enjoy following the brave prince and knight as they face obstacles and work together to save their kingdom from darkness.

Tags

Picture BookLGBTQ+ FictionQuest AdventureFairy Tale