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The Unnameables

Ellen Booraem (2008)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10+
Goodreads3.38

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Hero archetypes

Fish out of Water

Synopsis

On an island in whose strict society only useful objects are named and the unnamed are not allowed to exist, thirteen-year-old Medford encounters an unusual and powerful creature, half-man, half-goat, and together they attempt to bring some changes to the community.

Is The Unnameables appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A thoughtful middle grade fantasy exploring themes of conformity, creativity, and individuality in a strictly controlled society. Mild peril and rebellion against authority, but no graphic violence or mature content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include totalitarianism and social control.

Who'll love this

Readers who enjoy stories about challenging unfair rules and discovering magical creatures will love this adventure about a boy who dares to question his society's rigid laws.

Tags

Mythological ElementsDystopian FantasyPhilosophical Fantasy