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The Crystal Planet

Ken Petti;John Amodeo;Cassandra Westwood (2004)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesZenda #3
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.36
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeSelf-DiscoveryFriendshipHopeful Ending

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineFish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Fish out of WaterComing of AgePortal FantasySecondary WorldSoft Magic System

Themes

Coming of AgeFamilyIdentityBelongingResponsibilityCultural Differences

Synopsis

While visiting relatives on the planet Crystallin, twelve-year-old Zenda is dazzled by the sparkling world of jewels so unlike her own agrarian world, but Zenda's talents with plants are called upon when her rebellious older cousin gets in trouble.

Is The Crystal Planet appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A gentle middle grade fantasy about a twelve-year-old girl visiting a crystal planet where her plant-based magical talents help her rebellious cousin. Appropriate for ages 10+.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Readers will love exploring the dazzling crystal planet and watching Zenda use her unique plant magic to save the day.

Tags

Science FantasyPlanetary RomanceMiddle Grade Adventure