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The Shadow Thieves

Anne Ursu (2006)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Cronus Chronicles #1
Setting
CSM age10+
Goodreads3.78
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

DeathViolence

Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipComing of AgeHumorQuest

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroFish out of Water

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersChosen One

Tropes

Coming of AgeFellowshipQuestFish out of WaterFound FamilyReluctant HeroAncient Evil Returns

Themes

CourageFriendshipIdentityGreek MythologyFamilyGood vs Evil

Synopsis

After her cousin Zee arrives from England, thirteen-year-old Charlotte and he must set out to save humankind from denizens of the underworld, Nightmares, Death, Pain, and a really nasty guy named Phil.

Is The Shadow Thieves appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Parents should know this middle grade fantasy adventure includes mythological dangers, encounters with death personified, and perilous underworld journeys. Violence is present but age-appropriate with fantasy creatures and supernatural threats.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love the exciting quest through the underworld with Greek mythology monsters, two brave cousins teaming up, and humor mixed with adventure.

Tags

Mythology RetellingUrban FantasyMiddle Grade Adventure