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Tourist Trap

Charles Ogden (2004)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesEdgar & Ellen #2
Setting
CSM age9
Goodreads3.7
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

HumorAdventureSibling Bond

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersOutcast / LonerTrickster

Tropes

Mischievous ProtagonistsUnderdog vs AuthorityBeloved Monster Companion

Themes

Sibling LoyaltyPreservation vs ProgressOutsider IdentityFound Home

Synopsis

Devious twins Edgar and Ellen scheme to thwart the mayor's tourism initiative, which, if successful, would destroy the town junkyard--the twins' favorite playground, foraging spot, and home to their beloved carniverous plant, Berenice.

Is Tourist Trap appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 9 and up.

Devious twin protagonists engage in mischief and schemes with cartoonish consequences. Light-hearted hijinks with no real violence, appropriate for independent middle grade readers.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love the mischievous twins' pranks and their ridiculous carnivorous plant sidekick in this funny adventure.

Tags

ComedyIllustrated Chapter BookSeries Fiction