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Troll Hunters

Michael Dahl (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesTroll Hunters #
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.74
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceAncient Evil Returns

Positive tags

FriendshipAdventureFound FamilyQuest

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneFellowshipComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Ancient Evil ReturnsFellowshipFound FamilyChosen OneQuestComing of AgeMeteors/Cosmic EventTroll Monsters

Themes

FriendshipCourageGood vs EvilTeamworkResponsibilityComing of Age

Synopsis

Meteors fall above the town of Zion Falls, and below the town an ancient evil awakens--caught in the middle are four friends, who must use their new powers to defeat the troll monsters and save the world.

Is Troll Hunters appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Four friends gain powers to battle troll monsters awakened by falling meteors. Expect moderate fantasy violence and creature combat appropriate for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence and ancient evil returns.

Who'll love this

Kids will love the adventure of four friends who gain superpowers and must fight troll monsters to save their town from an ancient evil.

Tags

Monster HuntersSmall Town HorrorYoung HeroesContemporary Fantasy