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The Mirror of Fire and Dreaming

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni (2005)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Brotherhood of the Conch #2
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.99

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Violence

Synopsis

As twelve-year-old Anand continues his studies to become a full-fledged member of The Brotherhood of the Conch, he journeys back to Moghul times, where he encounters powerful sorcerors, spoiled princes, noble warriors, and evil jinns.

Is The Mirror of Fire and Dreaming appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Parents should know this middle grade fantasy includes magical battles with evil sorcerers and jinns, time travel to Moghul India, and moderate fantasy violence typical of action-adventure stories for this age group.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include violence.

Who'll love this

Kids will enjoy the exciting time travel adventure, magical training, encounters with powerful sorcerers and mystical creatures, and the hero's journey to master his abilities.

Tags

Historical FantasyTime Travel FantasyIndian MythologyMiddle Grade Adventure