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Villains rising

Jeramey Kraatz (2013)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages311 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.25/5 (1943)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

Redemption ArcFound FamilyComing of AgeFriendshipHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Reformed VillainReluctant Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistOutcast / Loner

Tropes

Reformed VillainReluctant HeroEnemies to LoversFish out of WaterFound FamilyComing of AgeMentor FigureFellowship

Themes

RedemptionIdentityLoyalty vs FamilyHeroismBelongingSecond ChancesGood vs Evil

Synopsis

"After leaving the Cloak Society and teaming up with the Junior Rangers of Justice, Alex Knight must learn to work with the superheroes who were once his sworn enemies"-- After leaving the Cloak Society and teaming up with the Junior Rangers of Justice, Alex Knight must learn to work with the superheroes who were once his sworn enemies. Book #2

Is Villains rising appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This middle grade superhero sequel features mild action/peril as a former villain tries to earn trust among heroes. Appropriate themes of redemption and finding one's place.

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 reformed villain as he learns to work alongside superheroes who used to be his enemies.

Tags

Superhero FictionAction AdventureContemporary Fantasy