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The Goblin's Curse

Gillian Summers (2012)

SubgenreMagical Realism
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesScions of Shadow #3
Setting
CSM age12
Goodreads4.29
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

AdventureFound FamilyFriendshipHurt/ComfortSecond Chance

Hero archetypes

BoyfriendOutcast / Loner

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Fish out of Water

Tropes

Coming of AgeFish out of WaterForbidden LoveHidden IdentityMentor FigureOutcast / LonerPet CompanionPrejudiceRenaissance Faire Setting

Themes

AcceptanceBelongingIdentityLoyaltyPrejudiceResponsibilityTrust

Synopsis

Sixteen-year-old Keelie is glad to be back at Colorado's High Mountain Renaissance Faire for the summer but her pet goblin, Cricket, is not welcome, especially after rumors spread of a nearby goblin army and even Sean, Keelie's boyfriend, holds her responsible.

Is The Goblin's Curse appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 12 and up.

A light fantasy adventure with minimal violence and a wholesome teen romance. The main conflict centers on prejudice against goblins and navigating social tensions at a Renaissance Faire.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the unique Renaissance Faire setting, the pet goblin companion, and the romance complicated by magical prejudice.

Tags

Contemporary FantasyUrban FantasyMagical RealismSummer Romance