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The book of wonders

Jasmine Richards (2012)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages400 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.96/5 (1228)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipQuestFound FamilyHeroic

Hero archetypes

Captain / SailorBest Friend's Brother

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineOutspoken Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersQuest

Tropes

QuestFellowshipMentor FigureAncient Evil ReturnsLost CivilizationNon-Western SettingComing of AgeFound FamilyMagic Restoration

Themes

FriendshipCourageGood vs EvilMagic and WonderCultural HeritageTeamworkSelf-Discovery

Synopsis

In a tale loosely based on the Arabian nights, thirteen-year-old Zardi and her best friend, Ridhan, join forces with Captain Sinbad to defeat an evil sultan and restore magic to the world of Arribitha.

Is The book of wonders appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A middle grade fantasy adventure inspired by Arabian Nights with mild peril and action. Positive themes of friendship, courage, and teamwork make this appropriate for readers 10 and up.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love joining Zardi and Ridhan on an exciting quest with the legendary Captain Sinbad to save their magical world.

Tags

Arabian Nights RetellingAdventure FantasySeafaring AdventureSinbad Retelling