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The Curse of the Gloamglozer

Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell, Chris Riddell (2001)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages384 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10
Goodreads4.13/5 (8386)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Synopsis

In the floating city of Sanctaphrax, fusty old professors scheme and bicker with each other as they study the weather in minute detail--mistsifting, fogprobing, researching the air blowing in from beyond the Edge. But some experiments are best left alone. . . .Quint is the son of a sky pirate captain. He arrives in Sanctaphrax at the request of Linius Pallitax, the Most High Academe, who needs an apprentice he can trust to carry out a series of highly important tasks. Just how important, Quint is about to find out as he and Linius's only daughter, Maris, are plunged into the midst of a terrifying adventure that takes them deep within the rock upon which Sanctaphrax is built.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Is The Curse of the Gloamglozer appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Middle grade fantasy adventure with sky pirates and floating cities. Mild peril and adventure tension appropriate for the age group, with no graphic content or mature themes.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Sky pirates, floating cities, mysterious experiments, and a dangerous quest make this an exciting fantasy adventure.

Tags

Steampunk ElementsAdventure FantasySky Ships