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The Firehills

Steve Alton (2005)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipComing of AgeQuest

Hero archetypes

Fish out of Water

Heroine archetypes

Witch / MageComing-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Tropes

FaeFish out of WaterAncient Evil ReturnsPortal FantasyMentor FigureComing of AgeFellowshipModern World Meets Magic

Themes

FriendshipComing of AgeAncient vs ModernGood vs EvilCultural ClashMagic in the Modern World

Synopsis

Charly, a recently initiated Wiccan, and her friend Sam reunite at the Green Man Festival in England, and this time find themselves battling the Sidthe, ancient faeries who are trying to conquer the world.

Is The Firehills appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Young adult fantasy with moderate magical combat against ancient faeries attempting world conquest. Wiccan spiritual elements and festival setting; suitable for teens comfortable with modern pagan themes.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy watching modern Wiccan teens face off against powerful ancient faeries trying to take over the world at a music festival.

Tags

Urban FantasyContemporary FantasyMythic Fiction