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The Coming of Dragons

A. J. Lake (2006)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Violence

Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipComing of AgeHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Chosen OneComing-of-Age Hero

Heroine archetypes

Chosen One HeroineComing-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Tropes

Chosen OneDuo ProtagonistsAncient Evil ReturnsComing of AgeMedieval EuropeanDark Ages SettingReluctant HeroMentor Figure

Themes

Coming of AgeGood vs EvilFriendshipDestinyMagic DiscoveryCourageAncient Power

Synopsis

Two eleven-year-olds named Edmund and Elspeth discover that they have been given fantastic gifts to use against the ancient and evil forces that have been awakened by powerful magic during the Dark Ages in Great Britain.

Is The Coming of Dragons appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Two young heroes battle ancient evil forces in Dark Ages Britain using magical gifts. Expect fantasy violence and peril appropriate for middle grade readers, with themes of courage and friendship.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Two kids discover they have magical powers and must fight dark forces that have awakened in ancient Britain.

Tags

Historical FantasyAdventure FantasyMiddle Grade Fantasy