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The Valley of Secrets

Charmian Hussey (2003)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.55
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Abandonment

Positive tags

MysterySelf-DiscoveryAdventureComing of Age

Hero archetypes

OrphanLost Heir / Hidden Royalty

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Hidden IdentityLost HeirFound FamilyComing of AgeQuestFish out of WaterAncient Artifact

Themes

IdentityFamily HistoryBelongingMysterySelf-Discovery

Synopsis

When strange events occur in his newly inherited manor house in Cornwall, England, Stephen, a teenager who was abandoned at birth, investigates the mystery and his family history using clues found in a travel journal kept by his great uncle Theo during his trip to the Amazon River region.

Is The Valley of Secrets appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A mystery-adventure about a teen investigating his family history through clues in an old journal. Mild peril expected, themes of abandonment handled sensitively for the age group.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include abandonment.

Who'll love this

Readers will enjoy following Stephen as he solves mysteries about his past and explores connections between Cornwall and the Amazon.

Tags

MysteryHistorical ElementsAdventure