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The Emerald Atlas

John Stephens (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Books of Beginning #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.95

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Hero archetypes

Orphan

Heroine archetypes

OrphanComing-of-Age Heroine

Synopsis

Kate, Michael, and Emma have passed from one orphanage to another in the ten years since their parents disappeared to protect them, but now they learn that they have special powers, a prophesied quest to find a magical book, and a fearsome enemy.

Is The Emerald Atlas appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Three orphaned siblings discover they have magical powers and must embark on a prophesied quest involving a magical book while facing a dangerous enemy. Contains fantasy action violence and themes of parental abandonment, but maintains age-appropriate middle grade content.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent, abandonment, and orphan.

Who'll love this

Kids will love following three siblings with special powers on an epic quest to find a magical book and battle dark forces.

Tags

Time TravelAdventure FantasyPortal FantasyQuest Fantasy