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Cover of The Tombs of Atuan

The Tombs of Atuan

Ursula Le Guin (1970)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy

Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12

Content ratingPG

Pages (Quick Read (<250))

Setting

CSM age10

Goodreads4.14

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Content levels

ViolenceMild

Sexual contentNone

LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Captivity Isolation Manipulation

Positive tags

Coming of Age Self-Discovery Redemption Arc Friendship

Hero archetypes

Rogue / Thief Mage / Wizard

Heroine archetypes

Chosen One Heroine Orphan Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero Fish out of Water

Tropes

Coming of Age Fish out of Water Isolated Setting Forbidden Love Lost Civilization Ancient Artifact Reluctant Hero Mentor Figure Hidden Identity

Themes

Coming of Age Identity Freedom vs Duty Religious Control Self-Discovery Breaking Free Trust

Synopsis

Arha's isolated existence as high priestess in the tombs of Atuan is jarred by a thief who seeks a special treasure.

Tags

Philosophical FantasyMythic FictionCharacter-Driven