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The beguilers

Kate Thompson (2001)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages169 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.38/5 (206)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

Coming of AgeQuestSelf-DiscoveryMysteryAdventure

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistQuest

Tropes

Coming of AgeQuestHidden IdentitySpiritual CreaturesMountain SettingVillage LifeSecret Origin

Themes

Coming of AgeIdentityTruth and SecretsNature vs CivilizationMaturity RitesMystery of OriginSpiritual Journey

Synopsis

When she comes of age, Rilka sets out to capture a beguiler, one of the lightlike spirit creatures with mesmerizing powers that haunt the mountains above her village, and her quest reveals the secret of their origin.

Is The beguilers appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A gentle middle grade fantasy about a girl's quest to capture a mysterious spirit creature, revealing hidden truths. Contains mild peril typical of the quest genre but no violence, romance, or strong language.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Readers who love mystical creatures and quests to uncover secrets will enjoy following Rilka's journey into the mountains.

Tags

Quest FantasySpiritual FantasyMountain Fantasy