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Urn Burial

Robert Westall (1987)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.72

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeath

Hero archetypes

Commoner / Peasant

Synopsis

In a small village, Ralph, a young shepherd, discovers a weird pile of stones. By digging into the stones, he discovers a strange "sleeping" creature with ointments and a dangerous weapon buried alongside. Before he knows it, he has awakened a dangerous and terrifying secret.

Is Urn Burial appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A young shepherd accidentally awakens an ancient creature when he discovers a burial mound, leading to dangerous consequences. Contains moderate peril and frightening situations appropriate for confident middle grade readers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death and violence.

Who'll love this

Kids who love mysteries and ancient secrets will enjoy following Ralph as he uncovers something terrifying buried in his village.

Tags

Historical FantasyArchaeological MysteryDark Fantasy