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The Battle of the Wordsmiths

Joanne Nethercott;Ibukun Olatunji (2010)

SubgenreMilitary Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesThe Wild Kingdoms #2
Setting
CSM age10

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Synopsis

THE BATTLE OF THE WORDSMITHS story concerns the conflict between a king and a boy, the outcome of the battle will determine whether the divine spirits that govern the world are united as a family, or torn apart by infighting. Over many days the king and boy use letters and words to transform themselves and their surroundings into elements, animals, mythical creatures, and much more. It is a clash of letters, words, and ideas in which there can only be one victor.

Is The Battle of the Wordsmiths appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A unique fantasy where characters battle using letters and words to transform themselves into mythical creatures. The conflict involves magical transformation and combat between a king and boy, with spiritual stakes, but violence is metaphorical through word-based magic rather than graphic physical combat.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids who love creative magic systems and imaginative battles will enjoy watching a boy use the power of words and letters to challenge a king.

Tags

Mythological FantasyEducational FantasyLinguistic MagicAllegorical Fantasy