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Witchwood

Tim Lukeman (1984)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.33
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

AbandonmentChild Abuse

Positive tags

Coming of AgeMentor FigureSelf-DiscoveryAdventure

Heroine archetypes

OrphanChosen One HeroineComing-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistChosen One

Tropes

OrphanMentor FigureComing of AgeChosen OneHidden IdentityMagic AcademyFish out of WaterTraining Arc

Themes

Coming of AgeIdentityBelongingDestiny vs ChoicePower and ResponsibilityFinding Home

Synopsis

Befriended by an ususual woman, Fiona leaves the hated orphanage and goes to reside in Harrow Hall, where she becomes aware of the perils and responsibilities of being "marked" and embarks upon a dangerous course of adventures.

Is Witchwood appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A young orphan discovers she has magical abilities and must learn to navigate a new world of power and danger. Contains mild peril and themes of institutional cruelty in the orphanage setting.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids who love stories about discovering hidden powers and escaping difficult circumstances will enjoy Fiona's magical journey.

Tags

Magical RealismGothic FantasyOrphan Story