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The Dark Pond

Joseph Bruchac (2004)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.37
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Monster/Creature Threat

Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeSelf-DiscoveryMystery

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Ancient Evil ReturnsHaunted LocationFish out of WaterMentor FigureComing of AgeQuest

Themes

Indigenous FolkloreCultural HeritageMan vs NatureCourageIdentityTradition vs Modernity

Synopsis

After he feels a mysterious pull drawing him toward a dark, shadowy pond in the woods, Armie looks to old Native American tales for guidance about the dangerous monster lurking in the water.

Tags

Native American MythologyHorror ElementsFolklore-InspiredContemporary Fantasy