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Garden Princess

Kristin Kladstrup (2013)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingG
Pages265 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads0.00/5 (0)

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Heroine archetypes

Royalty / Princess

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

When Princess Adela sets eyes on Lady Hortensia's garden, she knows something is amiss. Every single flower is in bloom, and in the middle of autumn. Not only that, there is a talking magpie flitting about the garden and stealing the guests' jewels. Is it possible that Hortensia is a witch and the magpie an enchanted prince? And what of the flowers themselves? Will Adela get to the root of the mystery and nip trouble in the bud before it's too late?

Is Garden Princess appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

A gentle middle grade mystery with magical elements, talking animals, and a princess detective. No violence, romance, or scary content—perfect wholesome entertainment.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will enjoy following Princess Adela as she solves the mystery of the magical garden and the enchanted talking magpie.

Tags

MysteryFairy Tale RetellingLight Fantasy