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The Red King

Andy Mangels;Michael A. Martin (2005)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesStar Trek: Titan #2
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.72

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Plague/EpidemicDeath

Hero archetypes

Trickster

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersOutcast / Loner

Synopsis

Aided only by a trained bear and a monkey, a magician and an acrobat challenge the power of the evil Red King who rules the Forest Lands by spreading the red fever to those who refuse to pay him tribute.

Is The Red King appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A classic good-versus-evil adventure where heroes use cleverness and teamwork to challenge a tyrant who spreads disease. Expect mild peril and fantastical conflict suitable for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death and plague/epidemic.

Who'll love this

Kids will enjoy the unlikely team of a magician, acrobat, bear, and monkey working together to defeat an evil king.

Tags

Adventure FantasyQuest FantasyAnthropomorphic Companions