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The Lake of Darkness

Cherith Baldry (2001)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesEaglesmount #3
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.02
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Animal HarmViolence

Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipQuestFound FamilyComing of Age

Protagonist archetypes

FellowshipReluctant HeroComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

QuestFellowshipAncient Evil ReturnsFound FamilyComing of AgeDark LordReluctant HeroMentor Figure

Themes

Good vs EvilCourageFriendshipLeadershipComing of AgeDestinySacrifice

Synopsis

The animals of Riverbourne, led by the brave young pine martin, Vair, prepare to battle the Lord Owl but soon discover that a much greater evil lies in wait at Owlswater for the heir to the royal eagles.

Is The Lake of Darkness appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Anthropomorphic animals face off against evil forces in this series conclusion. Contains fantasy peril and mild battle violence appropriate for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids who love animal adventures will enjoy following brave Vair and his friends as they battle powerful enemies to protect the heir to the eagle throne.

Tags

Animal FantasyAdventure FantasyQuest Fantasy