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Wheel of Misfortune

Kate McMullan (2007)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesDragon Slayers' Academy #7
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads4.07
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

FriendshipHumorAdventureFound Family

Hero archetypes

Reluctant HeroBookish / Nerdy Hero

Heroine archetypes

Warrior / Soldier

Protagonist archetypes

FellowshipComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Magic AcademyFellowshipComing of AgeFish out of WaterReluctant HeroHumor

Themes

FriendshipTeamworkSelf-DoubtCompetitionIntelligence vs Strength

Synopsis

Wiglaf and his friends Angus and Erica find themselves teamed with the obnoxious Bragwort to represent the Dragon Slayers' Academy in an unevenly matched contest at the All-Schools Brain-Power Tournament.

Is Wheel of Misfortune appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

A lighthearted middle grade fantasy about teamwork and brains over brawn. Mild fantasy peril typical of the genre, no romance or strong language.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will enjoy the humorous tournament competition and the underdog team facing off against their obnoxious rival.

Tags

ComedySchool StoryTournament Arc