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Cover of The Book of Sorrows

The Book of Sorrows

Walter Wangerin, Jr. (1985)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesCoop #2
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.07
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeathWarGriefTrauma

Positive tags

Found FamilyHealing ArcHurt/ComfortHopeful Ending

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant HeroFound Family CrewEnsemble Cast

Tropes

Ancient Evil ReturnsDark LordFellowshipFound FamilyReluctant HeroWarPost-Apocalyptic Rebuilding

Themes

Good vs EvilRecovery and HealingCommunitySacrificeResilienceTraumaHope

Synopsis

In the aftermath of the terrible conflict with the dreaded Wyrm, Chauntecleer, Pertelote, and the other inhabitants of the Coop try to piece together their shattered lives until the Wyrm once again insinuates himself with dire consequences for all.

Tags

Anthropomorphic FantasyAllegorical FictionChristian Fantasy