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Alta

Mercedes Lackey (2004)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesDragon Jousters #2
Setting
CSM age10+
Goodreads4.07
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

WarColonizationViolence

Positive tags

Found FamilyRedemption ArcHopeFriendshipComing of Age

Hero archetypes

Dragon Rider / DragonboundRebel / RevolutionaryReluctant Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Liberation Fighter

Tropes

Dragon CompanionRebellionTraining ArcQuestComing of AgeMentor FigureReluctant HeroColonization

Themes

LiberationIdentityResistanceColonialismTeaching and LearningRebuildingCultural PrideDragon Bonding

Synopsis

The dragonrider Vetch escapes to Alta, the subjugated land of his birth. There, he hopes to teach his people to raise and train dragons-and build an army that will liberate his homeland.

Tags

Military FantasyDragon FictionLiberation Story