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Cover of The Kestrel

The Kestrel

Lloyd Alexander (1982)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy

Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12

Content ratingPG

Pages (Quick Read (<250))

SeriesWestmark #2

Setting

CSM age10+

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Content levels

ViolenceModerate

Sexual contentNone

LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

War Violence Death

Positive tags

Found Family Friendship Coming of Age Adventure

Hero archetypes

Reluctant Hero Soldier Returned

Heroine archetypes

Royalty / Princess

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist Fellowship

Tropes

War Coming of Age Reluctant Hero Found Family Fellowship Quest Political Intrigue

Themes

War and Its Consequences Leadership and Responsibility Loyalty Coming of Age Political Power Friendship Sacrifice

Synopsis

With war in Westmark and the assumption of the throne by Mickle, all Theo's talents are needed, as well as those of his former companions.

Tags

War StoryPolitical FantasyAdventure