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Fiction · 1951 · G

The 13 Clocks

by James Thurber

A prince must complete impossible tasks to win the hand of a princess from the cold, cruel Duke who has stopped all the clocks.

With the help of his magical protector, Golux, Prince Zorn performs impossible tasks to win the hand of Princess Saralina.

ForAll agesGenreFictionLength128 pagesRead time~3 hours

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Violence

None

Fairy-tale peril appropriate for all ages

Language

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No profanity; Thurber's language is a delight

Sexual Content

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No sexual content

Substance Use

None

No substance use

Emotional Intensity

None

Themes of courage, love, and the victory of the warmhearted over the cold

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James Thurber's enchanting fairy tale is a masterpiece of language and whimsy. Content is entirely appropriate for all ages with the magic of classic storytelling. A gem of American literature.

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Fairy-tale adventure

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