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Iron Hearted Violet

Kelly Barnhill (2012)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10+
Goodreads3.89

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ViolencePeril

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.

This middle grade fantasy features a clever, unconventional princess who accidentally unleashes an ancient evil. Expect moderate fantasy violence and peril, but no sexual content or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include violence and peril.

Who'll love this

Kids will love following a smart, adventurous princess and her best friend as they discover secrets and face down an evil force with a cowardly dragon sidekick.

Tags

Adventure FantasyMiddle Grade FantasyDragon StoryQuest Fantasy