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Cover of Atalanta and the Arcadian Beast

Atalanta and the Arcadian Beast

Jane Yolen;Robert J. Harris (2003)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesYoung Heroes #3
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.95
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Death of ParentAnimal HarmViolence

Positive tags

Coming of AgeFound FamilyAdventureSelf-DiscoveryFriendship

Hero archetypes

Mentor (As Pov)

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineOrphan

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistReluctant Hero

Tropes

Coming of AgeMentor FigureQuestFish out of WaterReluctant HeroFound FamilyHidden Identity

Themes

Coming of AgeBelongingGrief and LossHuman vs NatureIdentityVengeance vs JusticeFriendship

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Atalanta discovers a home and friendship with a bear, misunderstanding from town-dwellers, and grudging respect from the great hunter Orion, as together they pursue mysterious creature that killed her father.

Tags

Greek Mythology RetellingAdventure FantasyAnimal CompanionQuest Story