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The Silver Bowl

Diane Stanley (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Silver Bowl #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.75
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Child AbuseClass Struggle

Positive tags

FriendshipAdventureSelf-DiscoveryFound FamilyHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Lost Heir / Hidden Royalty

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineWorking-Class Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneDuo / Partners

Tropes

Chosen OneProphecyHidden HeirFound FamilyQuestComing of AgeMentor FigureMedieval EuropeanForbidden Magic

Themes

Destiny vs ChoiceClass StruggleFriendshipComing of AgePower of KnowledgeLoyaltySelf-Worth

Synopsis

From the age of seven when she became scullery maid in a castle, Molly has seen visions of the future which, years later, lead her and friend Tobias on an adventure to keep Alaric, the heir to the throne, safe from a curse.

Is The Silver Bowl appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A middle grade fantasy adventure about a scullery maid with prophetic visions who must protect a prince from a curse. Contains mild peril and themes of class inequality, but age-appropriate for readers 10+.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child abuse and class struggle.

Who'll love this

Readers who love stories about unlikely heroes with magical powers going on quests to save kingdoms will enjoy Molly's adventure.

Tags

Historical FantasyProphecyAdventure