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Lilliput

Sam Gayton (2013)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages275 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age9
Goodreads3.00/5 (1)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Captivity

Hero archetypes

Fish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

At six inches tall, Lily is the smallest girl in London. Trapped by Gulliver who wants to show her to the King and achieve great fame, Lily attempts escape plan fifty-three. With the help of a boy with wide-open eyes, a fat chocolate-shop owner and a bird, Lily embarks on the greatest adventure of her life, to find a way back home.

Is Lilliput appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 9 and up.

Parents should know this is a mild adventure with a captive protagonist who plans her escape with friends. Minimal peril and no violence beyond the concept of being trapped and displayed.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity.

Who'll love this

Kids will love the imaginative adventure of a tiny girl escaping captivity with help from quirky friends in historical London.

Tags

AdventureRetellingHistorical Fantasy