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Sexual contentNone
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Synopsis
On his twelfth birthday, Brady discovers an unusual egg in his own private cave on the beach near his house, and the creature that hatches from it helps him deal with his mother's death and his father's impending remarriage.
Is Impossible Things appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this book deals sensitively with grief over a mother's death and the challenges of accepting a stepmother, using a fantasy creature as a healing metaphor. The magical elements are gentle and age-appropriate.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent and grief.
Who'll love this
Kids will love the magical creature that hatches from a mysterious egg and helps a boy through a difficult time in his life.
Tags
Contemporary FantasyMagical RealismEmotional JourneyAnimal Companion