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Alex Mortimer & The Beast of Wildeor

B. A. Dearsley (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy

Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12

Content ratingPG

Pages (Standard (250-400))

Setting

CSM age10+

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Content levels

ViolenceModerate

Sexual contentNone

LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Abandonment Death of Parent

Positive tags

Coming of Age Quest Self-Discovery Adventure Found Family

Hero archetypes

Orphan Chosen One

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist Lost Heir / Hidden Royalty Reluctant Hero

Tropes

Chosen One Lost Heir / Hidden Royalty Orphan Coming of Age Ancient Order Hidden Identity Mentor Figure Quest Reluctant Hero Training Arc

Themes

Identity Destiny Coming of Age Loss and Grief Heritage and Legacy Good vs Evil Self-Discovery

Synopsis

After his family disappears, fourteen-year-old Alex Mortimer discovers that he is the last of the Lord of Allegiance, an ancient order.

Tags

Adventure FantasyMiddle Grade FantasyHero's Journey