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The Calling

Kelley Armstrong (2012)

SubgenreUrban Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesDarkness Rising (Kelley Armstrong) #2
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads4.08

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

FellowshipFish out of Water

Synopsis

Maya and her friends--all of whom have supernatural powers--have been kidnapped after fleeing from a forest fire they suspect was deliberately set, and after a terrifying helicopter crash they find themselves pursued by evil-doers in the Vancouver Island wilderness.

Is The Calling appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A YA urban fantasy thriller with moderate action violence (helicopter crash, pursuit, kidnapping) and supernatural elements. No sexual content or strong language, appropriate for teens who enjoy adventure with peril.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens will love the supernatural powers, high-stakes survival adventure, and the tight-knit group of friends fighting to stay alive in the wilderness.

Tags

Supernatural ThrillerYoung Adult AdventureWilderness Survival