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The Circle of Stone

A. J. Lake (2008)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.8

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Violence

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersChosen One

Synopsis

In Great Britain during the Dark Ages, eleven-year-olds Edmund and Elspeth face the ancient god Loki one last time, at an ancient circle of stones that may be their last hope to defeat the terrible trickster.

Is The Circle of Stone appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Two preteens face Norse god Loki in Dark Ages Britain with moderate fantasy violence and peril typical of middle grade adventure. No sexual content or strong language.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids who love mythology and epic quests will enjoy watching two eleven-year-olds battle a trickster god at an ancient stone circle.

Tags

Historical FantasyMythologyAdventure