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The Monster's Ring

Bruce Coville (1982)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesMagic Shop #1
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads3.78
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

Coming of AgeSelf-DiscoveryFriendshipHumor

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroFish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistCursed Protagonist

Tropes

Coming of AgeMagic AcademyHidden IdentityFish out of WaterReluctant HeroMentor Figure

Themes

CourageBullyingSelf-AcceptancePower and ResponsibilityIdentityStanding up for Yourself

Synopsis

A timid boy, eager to frighten the school bully on Halloween night, acquires a magic ring and the power to change himself into a hideous monster.

Tags

HalloweenTransformationContemporary Fantasy