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Breadcrumbs

Anne Ursu (2011)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages312 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10
Goodreads3.74/5 (12879)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Abandonment

Hero archetypes

Cursed Hero

Heroine archetypes

Reluctant Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

QuestDuo / Partners

Synopsis

"Hazel and Jack are best friends until an accident with a magical mirror and a run-in with a villainous queen find Hazel on her own, entering an enchanted wood in the hopes of saving Jack's life" -- Provided by publisher.

Is Breadcrumbs appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A heartfelt middle grade fantasy about friendship and bravery with magical peril but no graphic content. Themes of abandonment and a friend in danger may be emotionally intense for sensitive readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include abandonment.

Who'll love this

Kids will love following Hazel's brave journey through an enchanted wood to save her best friend from a villainous queen's curse.

Tags

Fairy Tale RetellingContemporary FantasySnow Queen Retelling