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The singing

Alison Croggon (2010)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages496 (Chunky (400-600))
Setting
CSM age11+
Goodreads4.24/5 (14101)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ViolencePerilDeath

Heroine archetypes

Chosen One Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersChosen OneQuest

Synopsis

The bard Maerad and her brother Hem hold the key to the mysterious Singing, and each of them must overcome terrible obstacles before they can unite and together unlock the Tree of Song, release the music of the Elidhu, and defeat the Nameless One.

Is The singing appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 11 and up.

Fantasy adventure with meaningful violence and peril as siblings face terrible obstacles to defeat an evil force. Battle scenes and danger are present but not graphically detailed.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Middle grade readers who love epic quests with magic, music, and sibling heroes saving their world will be captivated.

Tags

Epic FantasyQuest FantasyBard Magic