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Violence
Barely any
No significant violence; mild adventure peril
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content; a sweet childhood romance
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
None
No psychological intensity; the novel's register is warmth, enchantment, and moral clarity
What this book is about
Elizabeth Goudge's Carnegie Medal-winning novel follows thirteen-year-old Maria, who goes to live with her guardian in the magical valley of Silverydew and discovers that she is connected to an ancient feud that she alone can resolve. J.K. Rowling has cited this as her favorite childhood book. Goudge writes with warmth, Christian spirituality, and the gentle enchantment of English pastoral fantasy. Appropriate for all ages.
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