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Iron hearted Violet

Kelly Regan Barnhill (2012)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages225 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Hero archetypes

Best Friend's Brother

Synopsis

"Princess Violet is the complete opposite of most fairy-tale princesses -- plain, adventurous, and quite possibly too clever for her own good. One day, while exploring her castle, Violet and her best friend, Demetrius, stumble upon a hidden passage, which leads to a secret room, which houses a peculiar book, which tells a story that has long been forbidden. A story about an evil being trapped in their world. Violet, Demetrius, and the King's cowardly dragon might just be the key to its escape -- or demise"--

Is Iron hearted Violet appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Parents should know this is a clever, adventure-filled fantasy about a plain princess who discovers a forbidden story that threatens her kingdom. Contains mild fantasy peril and action but no graphic content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love following an unconventional princess and her best friend as they explore secret passages, befriend a cowardly dragon, and try to stop an ancient evil.

Tags

AdventureHumorous FantasyDragon StoryPrincess Story