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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

Not yet tagged

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.

Is The World Invisible appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A gentle fantasy quest story set in historical Scotland with magical elements and a coming-of-age focus. Minimal content concerns; suitable for middle school and up.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Teens interested in Scottish folklore and magical destiny stories will enjoy following Michael and Robert on their mysterious quest.

Tags

Historical FantasyScottish FolkloreLiterary Fantasy