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The Oracle

Catherine Fisher (2003)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Oracle Prophecies #1
Setting
CSM age12
Goodreads3.8
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

DeceptionPower Imbalance

Positive tags

QuestFriendshipSelf-DiscoveryChosen Family

Hero archetypes

MusicianScholar / Academic

Heroine archetypes

Chosen One HeroineReluctant HeroineOutspoken Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

QuestReluctant Hero

Tropes

Chosen OneQuestReluctant HeroHidden HeirProphecyFellowshipRebellionCourt IntrigueFish out of Water

Themes

Questioning AuthorityFaith and DoubtDestiny vs Free WillTruth and LiesComing of AgePolitical IntrigueInstitutional Corruption

Synopsis

After she is chosen to be "Bearer-of-the-god," Mirany questions the established order and sets out, along with a musician and a scribe, to find the legitimate heir of the religious leader known as the Archon.

Is The Oracle appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 12 and up.

A YA fantasy with mild adventure peril and a focus on questioning religious authority and seeking truth. No sexual content or strong language, appropriate for middle schoolers and up.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include deception and power imbalance.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy following a girl chosen for religious duty who questions everything and goes on a quest to find the rightful leader.

Tags

Quest FantasyReligious FantasyProphecy FictionAncient Civilizations