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Quadehar the Sorcerer

Erik L'Homme (2003)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.98

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Hero archetypes

ApprenticeChosen One

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Robin's ordinary life with his mother on the Lost Isle changes dramatically when Quadehar the sorcerer discovers that Robin has rare magical potential. Robin Penmarch enjoys ordinary life in a lost isle between the real world and an uncertain place of strange creatures and fantastical lands. But the dark forces of The Uncertain World are rising, and as apprentice to Quadehar the Sorcerer, Robin discovers the truth about himself.

Is Quadehar the Sorcerer appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A classic middle grade fantasy about a boy discovering his magical abilities and training as a sorcerer's apprentice. Features mild fantasy peril with dark forces threatening the world, but appropriate for the age group with no graphic violence or mature content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love following Robin as he discovers he has magical powers and becomes apprentice to a powerful sorcerer, learning spells and facing dark creatures.

Tags

Portal FantasyMagic SchoolApprentice StoryMiddle Grade Fantasy