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The Girl in the Box Series

Robert J. Crane;Amazon.com (Firm) (2012)

Subgenre
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

CaptivityViolenceManipulationPower Imbalance

Positive tags

Coming of AgeSelf-DiscoverySurvivalAdventure

Heroine archetypes

Chosen One HeroineStrong Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistReluctant Hero

Tropes

Chosen OneComing of AgeHidden IdentityTraining ArcReluctant HeroFish out of WaterFound Family

Themes

IdentityPower and CorruptionFree Will vs ControlSelf-DiscoveryComing of AgeSurvivalAgency

Synopsis

This is a collection of the first three titles in The Girl in the Box Series, which are about a teenage girl who develops powers far beyond those of a normal human, and her battles against those who would use her against her will.

Is The Girl in the Box Series appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Teen heroine develops superhuman powers and fights those trying to control her. Expect action violence and themes of captivity and manipulation, but content remains appropriate for most teens.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include captivity, violence, and manipulation (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the empowering story of a girl discovering extraordinary abilities and fighting for her freedom.

Tags

Superhero FictionThrillerUrban FantasyContemporary Fantasy