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Violence
Barely any
No violence; some fairy-tale danger and magic with consequences
Language
Barely any
Clean language; lyrical and beautiful prose
Sexual Content
Barely any
No sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
None
Emotional Intensity
Some
The gentle melancholy of love and memory and the fear of loss
What this book is about
Xan, a kind witch who rescues the babies left for her each year, accidentally feeds starlight to a baby—enmagicking her beyond what should be possible. Kelly Barnhill's Newbery Medal-winning novel is enchanting, melancholy, and beautifully written—one of the finest modern fairy tales for younger readers.
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