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The Witch King

Maeve Henry (1987)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.33
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

Coming of AgeSelf-DiscoveryAdventureHappy Ending

Hero archetypes

Commoner / PeasantChosen OneFish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Chosen OneComing of AgeFish out of WaterHidden HeirCourt IntrigueProphecyQuest

Themes

Coming of AgeDestinyIdentityPower and ResponsibilitySelf-Discovery

Synopsis

Fifteen-year-old Robert, an ordinary village boy, travels to the capital city where, with the aid of magic, he conquers palace intrigue and discovers his destiny as the legendary Witch King.

Tags

Adventure FantasyComing-of-Age Fantasy