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Cover of Windleaf

Windleaf

Josepha Sherman (1993)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.6
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Abandonment

Positive tags

QuestAdventureHeartwarmingHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Lost Heir / Hidden RoyaltyOrphanQuest Hero

Heroine archetypes

Fae Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

QuestFaeForbidden LoveComing of AgeOrphan HeroSeries of ChallengesHalf-Human Half-FaeRescue Quest

Themes

Coming of AgeLove Conquers AllCourage and DeterminationFairy Tale TraditionCross-World Romance

Synopsis

In 1510 eighteen-year-old Thierry, orphaned Count of Foretterre, undertakes a series of difficult challenges in order to free the half-human, half-fairy girl he loves from the hold of her cold-hearted father, Lord of Faerie.

Is Windleaf appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

An orphaned young count undertakes fairy tale-style challenges to rescue his half-fae love from her father. Expect mild peril and classic fantasy adventure suitable for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include abandonment.

Who'll love this

Readers who love quest stories with fairy magic and a hero proving his worth will enjoy this romantic adventure.

Tags

Fairy Tale RetellingHistorical FantasyRomantic Quest