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The secret of the sword

Terry Brooks (2003)

Subgenre
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages232 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ViolenceWarDeath

Positive tags

QuestComing of AgeAdventureChosen Family

Hero archetypes

Chosen OneHalf-ElfReluctant Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistFish out of Water

Tropes

Chosen OneAncient Evil ReturnsDark LordReluctant HeroComing of AgeQuestProphecySecondary WorldFellowshipFish out of Water

Themes

Coming of AgeGood vs EvilDestiny vs Free WillCourageIdentityHeritageFriendship

Synopsis

Long ago, the wars of the ancient Evil ruined the world. In peaceful Shady Vale, half-elfin Shea Ohmsford knows little of such troubles. But the supposedly dead Warlock Lord is plotting to destroy everything in his wake.

Is The secret of the sword appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Classic fantasy adventure with battles and peril appropriate for middle grade readers. Violence is present but not graphic, focusing on heroic conflict against an ancient evil threatening the world.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, violence, and war.

Who'll love this

Young readers will enjoy following a relatable half-elfin protagonist who must leave his peaceful home on an epic quest to face a dark warlock threatening everything he knows.

Tags

Epic FantasyQuest FantasyHigh Fantasy