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Archon

Lana Krumwiede (2013)

SubgenreScience Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages317 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.01/5 (506)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Taemon struggles with the fallout from his role in ending the city of Deliverance's ability to use telekinetic powers and embarks on a dangerous journey with Amma to find his missing father in a Republik. Having used his unique connection with the Heart of the Earth to terminate the use of psi, or telekinesis, in the secluded city of Deliverance, twelve-year-old Taemon bears the burden of responsibility for the fate of its people. Book #2

Is Archon appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A middle grade sequel following a boy dealing with the consequences of removing telekinetic powers from his society. Mild adventure peril and themes of responsibility, with a search for a missing parent.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent and abandonment.

Who'll love this

Kids who love stories about characters with special powers facing tough choices and embarking on quests will enjoy following Taemon's journey to find his father.

Tags

DystopianPost-ApocalypticPsionic PowersJourney Narrative