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Cover of Eoin Colfer's Legend of the Worst Boy in the World

Eoin Colfer's Legend of the Worst Boy in the World

Eoin Colfer (2007)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age6
Goodreads3.77

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Every Saturday, while helping polish the lens of the lighthouse his grandfather tends, nine-year-old Will tells a tale he hopes will top Grandad's, but Grandad always wins until Dad reminds Will of a long-forgotten escapade with his brother.

Is Eoin Colfer's Legend of the Worst Boy in the World appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 6 and up.

A gentle story about a boy bonding with his grandfather through storytelling competitions at a lighthouse. No objectionable content—pure wholesome family interaction.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will love the playful storytelling contest between Will and his funny grandad.

Tags

Slice of LifeContemporary FantasyFamily Story