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Violence
Barely any
Mild fairy tale peril; characters face danger appropriate to the fantasy-quest register
Language
None
No profanity; the prose is enchanting and literary
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
The emotional weight of growing up, choosing to be brave, and learning what you're capable of is handled beautifully
What this book is about
Catherynne M. Valente's lavishly imaginative middle-grade novel follows September, a girl from Omaha who is whisked away to Fairyland and must undertake a quest to save it from the Marquess who rules it with an iron hand. The novel is written in a warm, knowing narrative voice that nods to classic fairy tale conventions while subverting them. Valente's prose is richer than most middle-grade, and the emotional intelligence is high. Suitable for imaginative children and adults who love the tradition.
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