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The Silver Sun

Nancy Springer (1980)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesBook of the Isle #2
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.99

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Violence

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersChosen One

Synopsis

In the Kingdom of Isle, where the Sun Kings reign with the power of the Book of the Suns, Hal and Alan are given a mission. They must use the ancient strength of wisdom to destroy the evil that plagues the kingdom. The two blood brothers venture throughout the land fighting the many forms that this evil takes so they can arrive at their destiny.

Is The Silver Sun appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This classic 1980 fantasy features two blood brothers on a quest to defeat evil using ancient wisdom and magic. Expect fantasy violence typical of quest narratives but without graphic detail or mature themes.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Blood brothers Hal and Alan fight evil across a magical kingdom in an epic quest filled with adventure and ancient power.

Tags

Quest FantasySword and SorceryClassic Fantasy