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Pig Tale

Verlyn Flieger (2002)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.03
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Child AbuseAbandonment

Positive tags

Coming of AgeFound FamilySelf-DiscoveryHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Outcast / Loner

Heroine archetypes

OrphanComing-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistFish out of Water

Tropes

FoundlingFish out of WaterComing of AgeFound FamilyMentor FigureHidden IdentityQuest

Themes

IdentitySelf-DiscoveryBelongingAbuse and SurvivalDestinyTransformation

Synopsis

A foundling, no longer able to endure the abuse of the villagers, leaves at age fifteen and is drawn to three mysterious strangers who help her discover her true self and where her destiny lies.

Tags

Journey FantasyComing of Age