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Cover of The Ice Gate of Spyre

The Ice Gate of Spyre

Allan Jones (2012)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age9
Goodreads3.85

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Animal Harm

Protagonist archetypes

Quest CrewFellowship

Synopsis

Was there ever in the whole of Sundered Lands an island more extraordinary than Spyre? From the swampy, beast-infested jungles at the bottom, to the snowy mountain monastery at the top, the place is full of wonders…and dreadful dangers! It is on the frozen peaks that Trundle, Esmeralda and Jack must search for the fourth lost crown of the Badger Lords of Old: the Crown of Ice. And as if they didn’t have enough troubles, they also have to deal with their new companion -- a wild and crazy hare by the name of Ishmael March! (Series also knows as "The Six Crowns.")

Is The Ice Gate of Spyre appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 9 and up.

Parents should know this is a lighthearted middle grade fantasy adventure featuring anthropomorphic animal characters on a quest to find magical crowns. Expect mild peril from beasts and environmental dangers but no graphic violence, mature themes, or romance.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love following the quirky animal heroes through jungles and snowy mountains as they search for a legendary crown while dealing with a wild new companion.

Tags

Quest FantasyAnimal FantasyAdventureAnthropomorphic Characters