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The Source of Magic

Piers Anthony (1979)

Subgenre
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages326 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10
Goodreads3.9/5 (26431)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentMild
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureHumorQuestHeartwarmingFriendship

Hero archetypes

Quest HeroFish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Tropes

QuestSecondary WorldSoft Magic SystemFellowshipFish out of WaterPortal FantasyMentor FigureSword and Sorcery

Themes

AdventureDiscoveryMagic and WonderPerseveranceExploration

Synopsis

One of a series of novels about the enchanted world of Xanth, a land of magic and myth, of ogres, walking nightmares, wizards, magicians and nymphs. It is a land where anything can happen - and frequently does.

Is The Source of Magic appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A lighthearted fantasy adventure filled with puns, magical creatures, and humorous situations. Contains mild peril and fantasy violence appropriate for middle-grade readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids who love puns, magical creatures like dragons and centaurs, and funny adventures in a world where anything can happen will enjoy this quest story.

Tags

Comic FantasyPun-Heavy FantasyLight Fantasy