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The goblin gate

Hilari Bell (2010)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages377 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads5.00/5 (1)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

CaptivityDeception

Positive tags

AdventureSibling BondQuestFound Family

Hero archetypes

Protective HeroQuest Hero

Heroine archetypes

Witch / Mage

Protagonist archetypes

Rescue Mission

Tropes

QuestPortal FantasyReluctant HeroPolitical IntrigueHidden IdentityMentor FigureCourt IntrigueFae

Themes

Brotherhood and LoyaltySacrificePolitical IntrigueDeception and TruthDutyDetermination

Synopsis

Jeriah uncovers a web of political intrigue while trying to obtain a spell from Master Lazure that might allow him to rescue his brother Tobin from the Otherworld, where he was taken by the beguiling hedgewitch Makenna and her legion of goblins.

Is The goblin gate appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A middle grade fantasy adventure where a brother attempts to rescue his sibling from the Otherworld while navigating political intrigue. Contains mild fantasy peril and goblin encounters but no graphic content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity and deception.

Who'll love this

Readers who love quests, sibling loyalty, and magical worlds with goblins will enjoy this rescue adventure.

Tags

Political FantasyQuest AdventurePortal Fantasy