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Tara Duncan and the Spellbinders

Princess Sophie Audouin-Mamikonian (2012)

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

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Captivity

Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeQuestSelf-DiscoveryFound Family

Heroine archetypes

Chosen One HeroineComing-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Chosen OneComing of AgeMagic AcademyHidden IdentityPortal FantasyQuestTraining ArcMentor FigureFound Family

Themes

Coming of AgeIdentityFamilySelf-DiscoveryBelongingResponsibility

Synopsis

"Tara Duncan learns that she is a part of an elite group of spellbinders and must travel to OtherWorld to try to free her captive mother and learn move about her magical powers"--Provided by publisher.

Is Tara Duncan and the Spellbinders appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A middle grade fantasy adventure about a girl discovering her magical heritage and embarking on a quest to rescue her mother. Expect age-appropriate peril and fantasy action with no inappropriate content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity.

Who'll love this

Kids who love magic school stories and heroes discovering special powers will enjoy following Tara as she learns about her spellbinding abilities.

Tags

Portal FantasyMagic SchoolRescue Quest