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The Challengers

Greg R. Fishbone (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesGalaxy Games #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.06
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeFriendshipHopeful EndingHumor

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneFish out of Water

Tropes

Chosen OneFish out of WaterQuestComing of AgeFellowshipPortal Fantasy

Themes

Coming of AgeCross-Cultural IdentityFriendshipTeamworkSelf-DiscoveryCultural Heritage

Synopsis

On his eleventh birthday, Ty Sato gets a star named for him by his Japanese cousins, and is recruited by aliens from the planet Mrendaria to help save them from galactic humiliation in the Galaxy Games. Includes author's notes about Japanese culture and language.

Is The Challengers appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A lighthearted sci-fi adventure about an 11-year-old boy recruited by aliens to compete in intergalactic games. Includes educational notes on Japanese culture and language.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love the exciting premise of being chosen to represent Earth in an alien sports competition.

Tags

Science FantasyAlien ContactSports FictionMiddle Grade Sci-Fi