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The Gate of Bones

Emily Drake (2004)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.69
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureFound FamilyQuestFriendshipHeroic

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneFellowshipMultiple POVs

Tropes

Portal FantasyFellowshipAncient Evil ReturnsDark LordChosen OneQuestSecondary WorldMagic Academy

Themes

Good vs EvilFriendshipLoyaltyCourageDestinyProtecting Home

Synopsis

After the Magickers successfully opened the Dragon Gate giving them access to the realm of Haven, the forces of Dark Hand threatened to open another gate that could destroy the Magickers and all of Haven.

Is The Gate of Bones appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Middle grade fantasy adventure with magical battles against dark forces; violence is action-oriented without graphic detail. Safe for young fantasy readers comfortable with magical peril and conflict.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Young magicians must stop dark forces from destroying their magical realm in this action-packed fantasy adventure.

Tags

Portal FantasyAdventure FantasyMiddle Grade Magic