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13 Curses

Michelle Harrison (2011)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10+
Goodreads4.24

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Protagonist archetypes

QuestFish out of Water

Synopsis

When fairies stole her brother, Red vowed to get him back. Now trapped in the fairy realm, she begs an audience with the fairy court where she strikes a bargain. Her brother will be returned - but only if she can complete a task set by the court. In a world of trickery and deception, Red is about to find that not all is as it seems. For even if she succeeds, will the fairies keep their promise?

Is 13 Curses appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A middle grade fantasy about a determined girl navigating the dangerous fairy realm to rescue her brother. Contains mild peril and themes of deception, but no graphic violence or mature content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm, kidnapping, and deception (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Readers will love following Red's brave quest through a magical and dangerous world where nothing is as it seems.

Tags

Fairy Tale RetellingPortal FantasyAdventure