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The Silver Bowl (Silver Bowl #1)

Diane Stanley (2011)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages307 (Standard (250-400))
SeriesSilver Bowl #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.75/5 (2178)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Child AbuseClass Struggle

Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipFound FamilyQuestHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Lost Heir / Hidden Royalty

Heroine archetypes

Working-Class HeroineMysterious Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneDuo / Partners

Tropes

ProphecyQuestHidden HeirComing of AgeMagic AcademyMentor FigureMedieval EuropeanFound FamilyFish out of Water

Themes

DestinyFriendshipComing of AgeClass StruggleLoyaltyCourageSelf-Discovery

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 (Silver Bowl #1) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A classic middle grade fantasy quest with a scullery maid heroine who has prophetic visions. Contains mild peril and adventure, themes of servitude and class differences, but no graphic content or romance.

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 underdog heroes with magical gifts going on adventures to save princes will enjoy Molly's journey from servant to hero.

Tags

Historical FantasyAdventureProphecy Fantasy