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The Misadventures of the Magician's Dog

Frances Sackett (2013)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.71

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Synopsis

On his twelfth birthday, Peter chooses, or is chosen by, a strange, talking dog that teaches him magic in order that they might rescue a self-destructive wizard, aided by Peter's younger sisters, Celia and Izzy.

Is The Misadventures of the Magician's Dog appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A whimsical middle grade fantasy about a boy learning magic from a talking dog to rescue a troubled wizard. Contains mild adventure peril but no violence, mature content, or frightening elements.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will love the magical talking dog mentor and the idea of learning real magic to help save someone in trouble.

Tags

Middle Grade FantasyAnimal CompanionMagical Realism