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Cover of The Black Pearl

The Black Pearl

Scott O'Dell (1967)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy

Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12

Content ratingPG

Pages (Quick Read (<250))

Setting

CSM age10

Goodreads3.88

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Content levels

ViolenceMild

Sexual contentNone

LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Positive tags

Adventure Coming of Age Self-Discovery Quest

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Fish out of Water

Tropes

Coming of Age Quest Ancient Evil Returns Fish out of Water Reluctant Hero

Themes

Coming of Age Greed and Consequences Man vs Nature Hubris Cultural Mythology Responsibility

Synopsis

In claiming as his own the magnificent black pearl he finds, a sixteen-year-old youth enrages the sea devil who legend says is its owner.

Tags

Maritime AdventureLatin American SettingFolklore and LegendSurvival