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The Stones Are Hatching

Geraldine McCaughrean (1999)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.62

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ViolenceAnimal HarmDeath

Synopsis

Eleven-year-old Phelim and his companions, a Maiden, a Fool, and a strange black Horse, journey to the Stoor Worm's lair to destroy the long-forgotten Worm and its Hatchlings, who have been roused from their slumber by the sounds of war.

Is The Stones Are Hatching appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

An eleven-year-old boy embarks on a dangerous quest with quirky companions to stop an ancient monster awakened by modern warfare. Contains fantasy violence and peril appropriate for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids who love epic quests with unlikely heroes, mythical creatures, and ancient legends coming to life will find this adventure gripping.

Tags

Mythic FantasyQuest FantasyCeltic Mythology