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A wizard of Mars

Diane Duane (2010)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages560 (Chunky (400-600))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.13/5 (3240)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipMysteryHopeful EndingQuest

Hero archetypes

Apprentice

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersChosen One

Tropes

QuestLost CivilizationAncient ArtifactFellowshipPortal FantasyMagic AcademyMentor FigureComing of Age

Themes

DiscoveryFriendshipAncient MysteriesComing of AgeResponsibilityTeamworkExploration

Synopsis

Young wizards Kit Rodriguez and Nita Callahan manage to wangle their way onto an elite team sent to investigate the mysterious, long-sought "message in a bottle" that holds the first clues to the secrets of the ancient Martian race.

Is A wizard of Mars appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This middle grade fantasy adventure follows young wizards on a scientific expedition to Mars to investigate ancient alien secrets. Features magical problem-solving and teamwork with no graphic content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Young wizards get to travel to Mars and uncover the mysteries of an ancient alien civilization while using magic and working with an elite team.

Tags

Science FantasySpace Opera ElementsMystery