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Tommy Storm

A. J. Healy (2006)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesTommy Storm #1
Setting
CSM age10
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureFound FamilyFriendshipComing of AgeHumor

Hero archetypes

Chosen One

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistFish out of WaterSquad / Team

Tropes

Chosen OneFish out of WaterTraining ArcMagic AcademyComing of AgeFellowshipQuestReluctant Hero

Themes

Coming of AgeFriendshipSelf-DiscoveryDestiny vs ChoiceCourageTeamwork

Synopsis

Five children are invited to a training school in the center of the Milky Way, including Earthling and loser Tommy Storm, aged eleven, who despite his newly spiked and trendy hair, is the only hope for the Earth and the Universe itself. Will his secret mission as an Iggy Knight succeed?

Is Tommy Storm appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Parents should know this is a lighthearted space fantasy adventure about an underdog protagonist attending an intergalactic training school. Expect mild peril and action typical of middle grade sci-fi.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will enjoy the underdog story of an 11-year-old chosen to save Earth and the universe while attending a cosmic training academy with other young heroes.

Tags

Space OperaScience FantasyAdventure