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Cover of The World Invisible

The World Invisible

Shulamith Oppenheim (1984)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

Coming of AgeFriendshipSelf-DiscoveryMystery

Hero archetypes

Lost Heir / Hidden RoyaltyComing-of-Age Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Coming of AgeMentor FigurePortal FantasyHidden IdentityQuestProphecySecondary World

Themes

Coming of AgeDestinyFriendshipMagic and RealitySelf-DiscoveryIdentityDuty vs Choice

Synopsis

On Shetland island off the coast of Scotland in the mid-18th century, sixteen-year-old Michael, the laird of Burrafirth, and Robert, who has been his tutor and friend for six years, are led to their destinies by the weird firth and the magic it contains.

Tags

Historical FantasyScottish FolkloreLiterary Fantasy