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Synopsis
A young girl's beauty causes discord in her small town, but her father's solution may prove far more dangerous. ***Little Knife*** is a companion story to the third book of the Grisha Trilogy, ***Ruin and Rising***, and the stories ***The Witch of Duva*** and ***The Too-Clever Fox***.
Is Little Knife appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A dark fairy tale retelling with themes of parental betrayal and transformation. The story contains implied danger to a child and potentially disturbing fantasy elements typical of Bardugo's Grisha universe.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm, captivity, and abandonment (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love Leigh Bardugo's dark fairy tale style will appreciate this twisted companion story with its eerie atmosphere and unexpected turns.