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Dust

Arthur Slade (2003)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.54
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

KidnappingChild HarmDisappearancePsychological Horror

Positive tags

MysteryComing of AgeSibling BondSurvival

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistReluctant Hero

Tropes

Missing PersonComing of AgeSmall Town HorrorPsychological ThrillerQuestTime Pressure

Themes

Family BondsFearLossSurvivalSmall Town SecretsPsychological Horror

Synopsis

"Robert's brother vanishes and he has to find him. This award-winning book offers a new sophistication to young adult fiction, and a terrifying take on the psychology of fear" Cf. Our choice, 2003.

Tags

HorrorMysteryPsychological ThrillerCanadian Fiction