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The box of delights, or When the wolves were running

John Masefield (1935)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages309 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age8
Goodreads3.91/5 (3866)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

KidnappingViolence

Positive tags

AdventureMysteryQuestHeartwarmingHopeful Ending

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Ancient ArtifactQuestTime TravelChosen OneComing of AgeMentor FigureDark Lord

Themes

Good vs EvilResponsibilityMagic and WonderAdventureTimeProtectionCourage

Synopsis

Kay finds himself involved in a fantastic adventure when he becomes guardian of the mysterious Box of Delights.

Tags

Adventure FantasyTime Travel FantasyHoliday FantasyClassic Fantasy