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Venom and song

Wayne Thomas Batson (2010)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages404 (Chunky (400-600))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.21/5 (1469)
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ViolenceCaptivity

Positive tags

FellowshipAdventureQuestFound FamilyComing of Age

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastChosen OneFish out of WaterFellowship

Tropes

FellowshipQuestChosen OneFish out of WaterPortal FantasyHidden HeirAncient ArtifactProphecyTraining ArcDark LordLost Civilization

Themes

Coming of AgeTeamworkIdentityGood vs EvilDutyFriendshipHidden Heritage

Synopsis

Trapped in Allyra by the evil Spider King, seven young Elf lords raised on Earth must learn to control their new-found powers, follow mysterious clues left by the Old Ones, and learn to work together to find the Keystone that might save the Elves and their allies.

Is Venom and song appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Seven young elf lords must learn to work together and master their powers to defeat an evil Spider King. Features fantasy violence and peril appropriate for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids who love fellowship adventures and characters discovering magical powers will enjoy following seven elf lords on their quest to save their people.

Tags

Portal FantasyQuest FantasyEpic FantasyAdventure