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The Light of the Oracle

Victoria Hanley (2004)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.98

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Synopsis

Bryn is the daughter of a humble stone-cutter. So no one is more surprised than she when the Master Priest seeks her out to become a student at the famous Temple of the Oracle; a training school for future priests and priestesses. But her innately gifted nature proves a threat to the evil embedded within the Temple, and Bryn encounters unimaginable danger. Is she able to struggle with the unknown and to save the whole world from untold misery? Or will the powers of darkness succeed?

Is The Light of the Oracle appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A classic good-versus-evil fantasy where a humble girl discovers special powers and must face corruption within a magical temple. Contains mild peril and threat but no graphic violence or mature content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include emotional abuse and manipulation.

Who'll love this

Readers will enjoy following an ordinary girl who discovers she has extraordinary magical gifts and must save the world from dark forces.

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