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Glubbslyme

Jacqueline Wilson (2008)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age6
Goodreads3.01

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Non-Human Protagonist

Synopsis

When Rebecca wades into the witch's pond after a row with her best friend Sarah, she meets a very unusual new friend - a huge, warty toad! And Glubbslyme is no ordinary toad. Hundreds of years old, he can talk and - best of all - he can work magic. Can he help Rebecca be best friends with Sarah again?

Is Glubbslyme appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 6 and up.

Wholesome story about friendship conflicts and magical intervention. Features a talking toad who helps a young girl repair her friendship through magic. No concerning content.

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 magical talking toad who can grant wishes and help solve friendship problems.

Tags

Contemporary FantasyMagical RealismAnimal Fantasy