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Traps and Specters

Bryan Chick (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesThe Secret Zoo #4
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads4.38
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipFound FamilyMysteryHeartwarming

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Found FamilyFellowshipHidden IdentityComing of AgeQuestSecret WorldMentor FigureAncient Evil Returns

Themes

FriendshipCourageLoyaltyDiscoveryGood vs EvilTeamworkProtecting the Innocent

Synopsis

The fourth book in the action-packed and highly imaginative The Secret Zoo series, about a group of middle school friends who discover a hidden zoo in their very own neighborhood! The zoo's archenemy, the evil DeGraff, is closing in for the first time since he was driven out of the Secret Zoo.

Is Traps and Specters appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

This middle grade fantasy adventure features a group of friends protecting a magical zoo from an evil villain. Expect mild peril and action-adventure conflict appropriate for elementary and middle school readers.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love following a group of friends as they work together to defend a secret magical zoo from dangerous enemies.

Tags

Adventure FantasyContemporary FantasyAnimal FantasyMiddle Grade Series