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The Time of the Kraken

Jay Williams (1977)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.65
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeath

Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeFound FamilyQuest

Hero archetypes

Viking Warrior

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Ancient Evil ReturnsFellowshipQuestReluctant HeroComing of AgeHidden TruthPeace Through Discovery

Themes

Unity vs DivisionAncient FeudsHidden TruthCommunity DefenseComing of AgeOvercoming Prejudice

Synopsis

Thorgeir Redhair learns of a great danger threatening his people and their foes, the Tyrnings, and of an even greater truth that will end their ancient quarrel. The villagers defeat the kraken with their weapons after it destroys needed suplies.

Is The Time of the Kraken appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A young Viking hero must unite warring peoples against a monstrous kraken. Contains fantasy violence and creature battles but is 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 and violence.

Who'll love this

Readers who love Viking adventures and sea monsters will enjoy this tale of a hero discovering an ancient truth that could end a long war.

Tags

Viking FantasyHistorical FantasyMythological Creatures