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The Hawk Bandits of Tarkoom

Tony Abbott (2001)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages116 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads3.91/5 (927)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipQuestHumorFound Family

Protagonist archetypes

FellowshipMultiple POVsTime-Displaced

Tropes

Time TravelFellowshipQuestLost CivilizationSecondary WorldFish out of Water

Themes

FriendshipTeamworkAdventureTime and ConsequencesGood vs Evil

Synopsis

An earthquake has brought a piece of the past back to life! It's a wicked city called Tarkoom, full of sneaky bandits with a plan to upset present-day Droon. Eric, Neal, and Julie need to travel back in time to put the city in its place.

Is The Hawk Bandits of Tarkoom appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

This middle grade fantasy adventure features three kids traveling back in time to stop bandits, with mild peril and action appropriate for elementary readers. No objectionable content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love the time-traveling adventure with three friends battling sneaky bandits in a magical world full of action and excitement.

Tags

Time Travel AdventureChapter Book SeriesAction-Adventure