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The Sword of the Spirits

John Christopher (1972)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesThe Sword of the Spirits #3
Setting
CSM age10+
Goodreads3.89
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

LossGriefWar

Positive tags

Coming of AgeQuestBittersweet Ending

Hero archetypes

Lost Heir / Hidden RoyaltyReluctant Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

QuestComing of AgeLost CivilizationPost-Apocalyptic MedievalProphecyReluctant HeroMedieval European

Themes

Loss and SacrificeComing of AgePower and Its CostLoyaltyTriumph and TragedyPost-Apocalyptic Survival

Synopsis

In the conclusion to the trilogy set in post-apocalyptic England, Luke returns a triumphant Prince from his expedition in the North, although he loses the three things he cares about most.

Tags

Post-ApocalypticScience FantasyDystopian