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Wood Angel

Erin Bow (2011)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.76

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Heroine archetypes

Witch / Mage

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Synopsis

Alone in the world with her cat Taggle for company, she makes lucky wooden charms to sell, although her unusual gift makes her out in a place where witches are still burned. When Kate's village falls on bad times, shes accused of practicing dark magic. Scared for her life, she turns to a stranger. But he has a plan more dangerous than she could ever have dreamed. It's up to Kate to carve good out of evil.

Is Wood Angel appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A young witch flees persecution and makes a dangerous deal with a stranger. Contains themes of witch-burning, persecution, and moderate peril.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, violence, and persecution (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will connect with Kate's fight for survival and her magical gifts in a world that fears and hunts witches.

Tags

Historical FantasyWitch FictionSurvival Story