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The Lava Crown

Michael Dahl (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesTroll Hunters #
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.97
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

CaptivityBetrayal

Positive tags

AdventureFound FamilyQuestMentor Figure

Protagonist archetypes

FellowshipChosen OneReluctant Hero

Tropes

FellowshipQuestMentor DiesUnderground JourneyBetrayalRescue MissionDark LordMonster Army

Themes

Loyalty and BetrayalCourageTrustGood vs EvilComing of AgeFriendship

Synopsis

Zak and the other young heroes must descend deep underground to face the creature that wears the lava crown and commands the troll army--can they rescue their mentor, Dr. Hoo and the captive humans, or has the doctor betrayed them?

Tags

Adventure FantasyMonster FictionQuest Fantasy