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The Druid's Tune

O. R. Melling (1983)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.96

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ViolenceWar

Synopsis

While visiting distant relatives in Ireland, a teenage brother and sister, curiously uneasy about the strange workman on their cousin's farm, discover his strange powers when they are all transported back in time to take part in the struggle between Cuchulain of Ulster and Queen Maeve of Connaught.

Is The Druid's Tune appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Siblings time-travel to ancient Ireland and witness legendary battles between Ulster and Connaught. Mythological warfare includes combat and death but without graphic detail, appropriate for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include violence and war.

Who'll love this

Kids who love time travel adventures and Irish mythology will enjoy this story of teens thrust into legendary battles alongside heroes like Cuchulain.

Tags

Time Travel FantasyHistorical FantasyMythological Fantasy