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The Monsters of Otherness

Kaza Kingsley (2007)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesErec Rex #2
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.08
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeQuestHeartwarmingFriendship

Hero archetypes

Chosen OneOrphanLost Heir / Hidden Royalty

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Chosen OneComing of AgeQuestLost Heir / Hidden RoyaltyDragon CompanionMagic AcademyMentor FigureHidden IdentitySecondary World

Themes

Coming of AgeMoral ChoicesDuty vs DesireSacrificeCourageDestinyFound Family

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Erec Rex discovers the hard way that doing what is right is not always easy when he delves into the very Substance from which our world is woven to save the baby dragons of Alypium, a magical kingdom he might one day rule.

Is The Monsters of Otherness appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This middle grade fantasy adventure features a young hero facing moral dilemmas and rescuing baby dragons in a magical kingdom. Age-appropriate peril and challenges with no inappropriate content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love following Erec as he navigates a magical world, makes tough choices, and saves baby dragons while discovering his destiny.

Tags

Middle Grade FantasyQuest FantasyDragon StoryPortal Fantasy