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The Story of Stone

N. M. Browne (2005)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10+
Goodreads3.53
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeMysterySelf-Discovery

Heroine archetypes

ArchaeologistComing-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen One

Tropes

Ancient ArtifactComing of AgeHidden IdentityLost CivilizationQuestReluctant Hero

Themes

Origins and IdentityDiscoveryHeritageHistorical TruthUnityCultural Legacy

Synopsis

While researching her society's origins, Nela--an apprentice archaeologist--discovers a mysterious stone that reveals to her the true story of how her Bear-man and Night Hunter ancestors were united by a terrible magic.

Is The Story of Stone appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A middle grade fantasy adventure where an apprentice archaeologist discovers the magical origins of her people through an ancient stone. Contains some fantasy violence through the historical narrative revealed by the artifact.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Readers who love archaeology and uncovering ancient mysteries will enjoy following Nela as she discovers the hidden truth about her ancestors.

Tags

Archaeological AdventureHistorical FantasyDual Timeline