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The Sword of Cortes

Rob Kidd (2006)

SubgenreSword & Sorcery
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.57
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Ghost / SupernaturalPossession

Positive tags

AdventureQuestHumorFound Family

Hero archetypes

PirateCursed HeroTrickster

Protagonist archetypes

QuestReluctant Hero

Tropes

Ancient ArtifactCursed HeroHaunted LocationQuestReluctant HeroSupernatural

Themes

Consequences of PowerCourageFriendshipResponsibilitySupernatural

Synopsis

Jack Sparrow has the Sword of Cortés but the ghost of its original owner haunts him. He must find a way to use the sword's power to get rid of the ghost and rescue his ship's crew who are stranded on an island.

Is The Sword of Cortes appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This middle grade adventure features a ghostly antagonist and magical artifact with mild supernatural peril. Some pirate-themed action but appropriate for ages 8-12.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include ghost / supernatural and possession.

Who'll love this

Young readers will enjoy Jack Sparrow's clever schemes to outwit a ghost and save his crew using a magical cursed sword.

Tags

Pirate AdventureSupernaturalAction-AdventureTie-in Fiction