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The Lost King

Ursula Jones (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Lost King Trilogy #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.0
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

WarPolitical ViolenceCaptivity

Positive tags

Coming of AgeSibling BondAdventureSurvivalHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroReluctant Hero

Heroine archetypes

Rebel / Revolutionary

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Coming of AgeRebellionHidden HeirFish out of WaterPolitical IntrigueReluctant HeroQuestMedieval European

Themes

Coming of AgeSurvivalResistanceFamily LoyaltyCourage Under OppressionDestiny vs Choice

Synopsis

After the invasion of Khul, thirteen-year-old Watt's only goal is to lie low and survive, but when he learns of his sister Melior's plan to escape from beneath the castle, Watt incites events that change the kingdom's destiny.

Is The Lost King appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A middle grade fantasy adventure featuring siblings navigating occupation and resistance. Contains war themes and invasion context with moderate peril but age-appropriate handling for 10+.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Readers who love sibling teams, escape plans, and heroic kids changing kingdoms will race through this adventure.

Tags

Adventure FantasyPolitical FantasyEscape Fiction