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The water of the Wondrous isles

William Morris (1897)

Subgenre
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages386 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10
Goodreads3.88/5 (240)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

CaptivityKidnapping

Positive tags

AdventureQuestSelf-DiscoveryComing of Age

Heroine archetypes

Quest Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Fish out of Water

Tropes

QuestFish out of WaterComing of AgeMedieval EuropeanSecondary WorldMysterious ForestSoft Magic System

Themes

Journey and ExplorationSelf-DiscoveryFreedomWonder and MysteryNature vs Civilization

Synopsis

The said town was hard on the borders of a wood which men held to be mighty great or maybe measureless; though few indeed had entered it and they that had brought back tales wild and confused thereof.

Is The water of the Wondrous isles appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A Victorian-era fantasy tale featuring a young woman's journey through mysterious lands. Gentle adventure appropriate for middle grade readers with archaic language and classical storytelling style.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

A magical quest through mysterious islands and enchanted forests with adventure and wonder around every corner.

Tags

Medieval FantasyClassic FantasyArthurian Influence