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The Shadow in the North

Philip Pullman (1989)

SubgenreGaslamp Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.87

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

In 1878 in London, Sally, now twenty-two and established in her own business, and her companions Frederick and Jim try to solve the mystery surrounding the unexpected collapse of a shipping firm and its ties to a sinister corporation called North Star.

Is The Shadow in the North appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This Victorian-era mystery involves young adults investigating corporate corruption and conspiracy, with moderate suspense and some violence typical of detective fiction. Generally appropriate for teens.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and corporate corruption.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy this atmospheric Victorian mystery where a young businesswoman and her friends unravel a dangerous corporate conspiracy in 1878 London.

Tags

Historical MysteryVictorian EraDetective FictionAdventure