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Violence
Some
Dark fantasy violence and supernatural danger
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of courage, independence, and the cost of the Spook's work
What this book is about
The fifth Wardstone Chronicles novel sends Tom Ward on his first mission alone — to a Scots village plagued by a feral lamia and a returning threat from his past. Delaney's dark fantasy series for older children continues its atmospheric blend of folklore and genuine menace.
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Dark supernatural content
Fantasy violence
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