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The Book Without Words

Avi (2005)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.41

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

DeathGriefViolence

Hero archetypes

OrphanReluctant Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

The Book Without Words appears to be a volume of blank parchment pages. But for a green-eyed reader filled with great desire, it may reveal the forgotten magical arts of making gold and achieving immortality. For generations, its magic has been protected from those who would exploit it. But on a terrible day of death and destruction, the Book Without Words falls into the hands of a desperate boy

Is The Book Without Words appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Parents should know this book contains a 'terrible day of death and destruction' that sets the plot in motion, along with themes of mortality, loss, and the dangerous pursuit of immortality and gold. Violence is present but not graphic, appropriate for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, grief, and violence.

Who'll love this

Kids will be drawn to the mystery of a magical blank book that only reveals its secrets to those with green eyes and great desire, and the desperate boy's quest to unlock its power.

Tags

Historical FantasyMiddle Grade AdventureAlchemy