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The Serpent of Senargad

Fay Sampson (1989)

SubgenreHistorical Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesPangur Ban #
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.92

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

CaptivityDeathViolence

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneReluctant Hero

Synopsis

Under the spell of the evil Rhymester the once peaceful kingdom of Senargad has become a place of fear, death, and destruction, where the savage Wolf-Guard roam the country and prisoners are held captive in subterranean caverns by the terrible Serpent of Senargad.

Is The Serpent of Senargad appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This middle-grade fantasy features meaningful peril with savage guards, underground captivity, and an evil ruler, but violence remains age-appropriate without graphic detail. Themes of fear and oppression are balanced by heroic resistance.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will enjoy the adventure of heroes standing up against an evil tyrant and his monstrous serpent to save a kingdom from darkness.

Tags

Dark FantasyQuest FantasyAdventure Fantasy