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Cover of The Summer Tree (The Fionavar Tapestry, Book 1)

The Summer Tree (The Fionavar Tapestry, Book 1)

Guy Gavriel Kay (1992)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Fionavar Tapestry #1
SettingSecondary World
CSM age16
Goodreads3.95/5 (26820)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeathWar

Synopsis

Five men and women find themselves flung into the magical land of Fionavar, First of all Worlds. They have been called there by the mage Loren Silvercloak, and quickly find themselves drawn into the complex tapestry of events. For Kim, Paul, Kevin, Jennifer and Dave all have their own part to play in the coming battle against the forces of evil led by the fallen god Rakoth Maugrim and his dark hordes. First volume in series.

Is The Summer Tree (The Fionavar Tapestry, Book 1) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This classic portal fantasy contains moderate battle violence and peril as five college students are drawn into an epic war against a dark god. Expect fantasy warfare, character deaths, and mature themes of sacrifice and destiny.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and war.

Who'll love this

Readers who love epic quests and portal fantasies like Narnia will be drawn into this rich tale of ordinary people discovering their heroic destinies in a magical world.

Tags

Epic FantasyHigh FantasyPortal FantasyArthurian Retelling