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The Witch of Clatteringshaws

Joan Aiken (2005)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesWolves Chronicles #11
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.59
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureQuestFriendshipHeartwarmingFound Family

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineAdventurer

Protagonist archetypes

Quest

Tropes

QuestHidden HeirMentor FigureRoad TripFish out of WaterReluctant Hero

Themes

FriendshipLoyaltyDutyIdentityAdventureResponsibility

Synopsis

Dido travels to Scotland and, aided by Woodlouse and by Father Sam's cousin Malise, the Witch of Clatteringshaws, seeks another heir to the throne who can relieve her friend Simon of the burden of being king of England.

Is The Witch of Clatteringshaws appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A whimsical middle-grade adventure with mild peril and fantastical elements. No violence beyond typical adventure danger, no romance, and wholesome themes of friendship and loyalty.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will enjoy the magical quest through Scotland with witches, secrets, and the search for a hidden heir to help a friend.

Tags

Historical FantasyAdventureQuest Story