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The Revenge Of The Shadow King

Derek Benz;J. S. Lewis (2006)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesGrey Griffins #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.89
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipFound FamilyQuestHeartwarming

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneFellowshipComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Magic AcademyFellowshipQuestComing of AgeFound FamilyAncient Evil ReturnsPortal FantasyHidden IdentityReluctant Hero

Themes

Coming of AgeFriendshipGood vs EvilResponsibilityTeamworkMagic and RealityCourage

Synopsis

When Max Sumner and three friends play a magical card game called Round Table, they realize that it is up to them to prevent the wicked creatures of the cards from destroying their town, indeed, their world.

Is The Revenge Of The Shadow King appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Middle grade fantasy adventure featuring four friends who must prevent magical creatures from a card game from destroying their world. Contains mild fantasy peril and monster encounters appropriate for the age group.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Readers will love the blend of card game magic, friendship, and the exciting adventure as Max and his friends become heroes to save their town.

Tags

Card Game FantasyContemporary FantasyAdventure FantasyPortal Fantasy