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Cover of The Riddle-Master of Hed (Riddle-Master #1)

The Riddle-Master of Hed (Riddle-Master #1)

Patricia A. McKillip (1976)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages229 (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesRiddle-Master #1
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10
Goodreads3.98/5 (13198)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

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Positive tags

QuestSelf-DiscoveryMysteryAdventure

Hero archetypes

Lost Heir / Hidden RoyaltyReluctant HeroScholar / Academic

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneQuest

Tropes

Chosen OneQuestProphecyLost HeirReluctant HeroRiddlesEnchanted ArtifactHigh FantasySecondary WorldMentor Figure

Themes

IdentitySelf-DiscoveryDestiny vs Free WillMysteryKnowledge and WisdomComing of Age

Synopsis

In seeking the answer to the riddle of the three stars on his forehead and the three stars on the enchanted harp and sword, Morgon, Prince of Hed, goes ultimately to the High One, himself.

Tags

Epic FantasyHigh FantasyQuest FantasyPhilosophical Fantasy