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Violence
Barely any
Some frontier danger; the Unmaker's attempts on Alvin's life are present but handled appropriately
Language
Barely any
Mild language in Card's American frontier fantasy register
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Low psychological intensity; the novel is warm and adventure-focused
What this book is about
The first Tales of Alvin Maker novel is set in a fantasy version of early 19th-century America, where some people have innate magical 'knacks.' Alvin, the seventh son of a seventh son, has extraordinary powers — and a supernatural force called the Unmaker has been trying to kill him since birth. Card writes accessible historical fantasy with his characteristic moral engagement. Appropriate for all ages.
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