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The Breaking of Northwall

Paul O. Williams (1981)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesPelbar Cycle #1
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.93

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceWar

Protagonist archetypes

Outcast / LonerMultiple POVs

Synopsis

Part of a series of 7 books about a series of adventures in long walks or travels by "loners" in the post-apocalyptic United States. Blends fighting adventures with philosophic travels of villagers and outsiders. Be patient, the books are quite different, but build in a slow intelligent blend to a very meaningful final book.

Is The Breaking of Northwall appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This post-apocalyptic fantasy features fighting adventures and philosophical journeys through a rebuilt America. Violence is present but not graphic, with emphasis on character development and worldbuilding across a long series.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence and war.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens who enjoy thoughtful adventure stories with deep worldbuilding and character journeys across a transformed America will find this series rewarding.

Tags

Post-Apocalyptic FantasyPhilosophical FictionAdventure Fiction