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The door in the tree

William Corlett (2000)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages289 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10+
Goodreads3.93/5 (401)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipQuestFound FamilyComing of Age

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistChosen OneFellowship

Tropes

Coming of AgeQuestFellowshipChosen OneGood vs EvilPortal FantasyHidden MagicMentor FigureSecondary World

Themes

Good vs EvilComing of AgeCourageFriendshipDiscoveryResponsibilityMagic

Synopsis

As three children spend their vacation at their uncle's farmhouse in Wales, they discover powerful forces of magic and are drawn into exciting adventures--along with important roles to play in the eternal battle of good and evil.

Is The door in the tree appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Three children discover magic during a summer vacation in Wales and become involved in a classic good-versus-evil adventure. Mild peril and magical conflict 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

Kids who love discovering hidden magical worlds and battling evil forces alongside their friends will enjoy this Welsh countryside adventure.

Tags

Adventure FantasyBritish FantasyQuest Fantasy