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Cover of Sword of the Rightful King

Sword of the Rightful King

Jane Yolen (2003)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.71
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

BetrayalPolitical ViolenceDeath

Positive tags

Mentor FigureQuestFriendshipAdventure

Hero archetypes

Lost Heir / Hidden RoyaltyChosen One

Protagonist archetypes

Mentor (As Pov)Fellowship

Tropes

Arthurian LegendMentor FigureCourt IntriguePolitical IntrigueHidden HeirSword and SorceryMedieval EuropeanProphecyMagic Academy

Themes

Legitimacy and LeadershipLoyalty and BetrayalMentorshipPolitical IntrigueComing of AgeDestiny vs Choice

Synopsis

"The newly crowned King Arthur has yet to win the support of the people. Merlin must do something before the king is betrayed, or murdered, or--worst of all--gets married..."

Tags

Historical FantasyArthurian RetellingLegend Retelling