The Tombs of Atuan (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 2)
by Ursula K. Le Guin
Earthsea
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Tenar, taken from her home and renamed Arha, serves as the priestess guarding the shadowy Tombs of Atuan. When the young wizard Ged arrives seeking a powerful relic, she faces a choice between duty and the chance for freedom in a world filled with light and magic. This tale explores courage and discovery amidst ancient secrets and dark corridors.
Representation & Themes
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Details
- ISBN
- 0689316844
- Pages
- 176
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- January 1, 2001
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 45,939