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Windows on the World

Andrea White (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads2.93

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Abandonment

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneFish out of Water

Synopsis

In 2083, orphan Shama Katooee, who has just stolen an expensive pet bird, is mysteriously selected to attend the elite Chronos Academy to be trained in the practice of TimeWatch, although she has no idea how or why she has been given this honor.

Is Windows on the World appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A middle grade science fantasy about an orphan girl chosen for mysterious reasons to attend an elite academy. Suitable for ages 10+ with mild adventure peril and themes of class difference.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Readers will love following Shama from street thief to academy student as she uncovers why she was chosen and what TimeWatch really means.

Tags

Science FantasyTime TravelAcademy StoryDystopian Elements