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REM world

W. R. Philbrick (2000)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages192 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Body Image Issues

Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeSelf-DiscoveryHeartwarmingFriendship

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistFish out of Water

Tropes

Coming of AgeFish out of WaterPortal FantasyQuestHidden IdentityReluctant Hero

Themes

Self-AcceptanceBody ImageCourageIdentityEscapism vs RealityPersonal Growth

Synopsis

Eleven-year-old Arthur Woodbury's attempt to lose weight fast and escape his nickname of Biscuit Butt takes him to an endangered dream world where he faces fantastic adventures and learns the true meaning of courage.

Tags

AdventureContemporary FantasyPortal Fantasy