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Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos

R. L. LaFevers (2007)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesTheodosia #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.88

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Theo uses arcane knowledge and her own special talent when she encounters two secret societies, one sworn to protect the world from ancient Egyptian magic and one planning to harness it to bring chaos to the world, both of which want a valuable artifact stolen from the London museum for which her parents work.

Is Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A smart middle grade adventure featuring Egyptian magic, secret societies, and mild peril. No violence beyond adventure-level danger, appropriate content throughout for tweens.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids who love mysteries, ancient Egypt, and clever young heroines solving magical puzzles will devour this adventure.

Tags

Historical FantasyMysteryAdventureEgyptian Mythology