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The Dark Hills Divide

Patrick Carman (2005)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesLand of Elyon #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.74
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeSelf-DiscoveryMystery

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineFish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Coming of AgeFish out of WaterHidden IdentitySecret PassagewayWalled CityQuestForbidden Exploration

Themes

Coming of AgeCuriosity and DiscoveryConfinement vs FreedomSelf-DiscoveryMysteryAdventure

Synopsis

When she finds the key to a secret passageway leading out of the walled city of Bridewell, twelve-year-old Alexa realizes her lifelong wish to explore the mysterious forests and mountains that lie beyond the wall.

Is The Dark Hills Divide appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A gentle middle grade fantasy about a curious girl who discovers a secret way beyond the walls that have confined her city. Light adventure with mild peril appropriate for readers 8-12.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love following Alexa as she finally gets to explore the mysterious forests and mountains she's only dreamed about.

Tags

Adventure FantasyQuest FantasyPortal Fantasy