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The Named

Marianne Curley (2002)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Guardians of Time #1
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads4.06
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Violence

Positive tags

Mentor FigureComing of AgeAdventureFound Family

Hero archetypes

Mentor (As Pov)Apprentice

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Mentor FigureTraining ArcDuoTime TravelComing of AgeChosen OneReluctant HeroFellowship

Themes

MentorshipComing of AgeGood vs EvilDuty and ResponsibilityTime and DestinySelf-DiscoveryTrust

Synopsis

Ethan, a member of The Named from a young age, gets the opportunity to take on the role of Trainer when he gains an apprentice, Isabel. The story follows Ethan and Isabel on their first adventures together.

Is The Named appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Young adult time-travel fantasy with action sequences and battles between good and evil forces. Violence is present but not graphic, with focus on adventure and mentorship rather than dark content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the fast-paced time-travel adventures and the relationship between Ethan and his new apprentice Isabel as they learn to work together.

Tags

Time Travel FantasyYoung Adult FantasyAdventure Fantasy