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King of Ithaka

Tracy Barrett (2010)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeFriendshipQuestMentor Figure

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroLost Heir / Hidden RoyaltyQuest Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistFellowship

Tropes

Coming of AgeQuestFound FamilyFellowshipMentor FigureLost Heir / Hidden RoyaltyRoad Trip

Themes

Coming of AgeIdentityMasculinityFather-Son RelationshipsFriendshipLeadershipSelf-Discovery

Synopsis

When sixteen-year-old Telemachos and his two best friends, one a centaur, leave their life of privilege to undertake a quest to find Telemachos's father Odysseus, they learn much along the way about what it means to be a man and a king.

Is King of Ithaka appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This YA retelling of the Odyssey follows Telemachus on a quest to find his father, exploring themes of manhood and leadership. Expect mythological adventure violence typical of Greek legends but no sexual content or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy following Telemachus and his centaur friend on an epic quest inspired by Greek mythology as they search for Odysseus.

Tags

Mythological RetellingGreek MythologyYoung Adult Fantasy