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The Wayward Wizard

Jeff Sampson (2006)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesDragonlance: Suncatcher Trilogy #1
Setting
CSM age10
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeMentor FigureQuestMystery

Protagonist archetypes

ApprenticeChosen OneComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Apprentice WizardChosen OneComing of AgeMentor FigureQuestProphecyMedieval EuropeanTraining ArcMonster Encounters

Themes

Destiny vs Free WillComing of AgeIdentityMentor and StudentSelf-Discovery

Synopsis

When a mysterious stranger interrupts Sindri's training by the wizard Maddoc of Cairngorn Keep, Sindri finds himself chased by monsters and receiving cryptic messages that could lead to his destiny or doom.

Is The Wayward Wizard appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Parents should know this is a middle grade fantasy adventure with classic good vs. evil themes and peril from monster encounters. Violence is adventure-appropriate with no graphic detail.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids who love wizard apprentice stories and quests with cryptic prophecies will enjoy following Sindri's adventure.

Tags

Adventure FantasyMonster StoryApprentice Tale