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The Prince Commands

Andre Norton (1934)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.93
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Political ViolenceDeath

Positive tags

Coming of AgeAdventureSelf-DiscoverySurvival

Hero archetypes

Lost Heir / Hidden RoyaltyComing-of-Age HeroFish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneReluctant Hero

Tropes

Hidden HeirComing of AgeFish out of WaterReluctant HeroCourt IntriguePolitical IntrigueRebellion

Themes

Identity and HeritageComing of AgePolitical IntrigueDuty vs DesireSurvivalPower and Legitimacy

Synopsis

First published in 1934, this young adult is the tale of Michael Karl, who learns he is the heir to a throne in a Balkan kingdom threatened by revolution. The minute he arrives home in his kingdom, he comes under siege by powerful enemies who would benefit from his death.

Tags

Political ThrillerAdventureHistorical Fantasy