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Lost Years

T. A. Barron (2011)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages326 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10+
Goodreads3.97/5 (20777)
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

FireLoss of Abilities/Powers

Positive tags

AdventureSelf-DiscoveryComing of AgeQuestMentor Figure

Hero archetypes

Mage / WizardComing-of-Age HeroChosen One

Protagonist archetypes

QuestComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

QuestComing of AgeLost CivilizationPortal FantasyMentor FigureChosen OneSoft Magic System

Themes

Self-DiscoveryIdentityLossPower and ResponsibilityDestiny vs Free WillComing of Age

Synopsis

Having voyaged to the Otherworld in his quest to find himself, the young wizard Merlin must face fire in many different forms and deal with the possibility of losing his own magical power.

Tags

Quest FantasyArthurian RetellingMythological Fantasy