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Content levels
ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone
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Synopsis
Having grown up in a miserable home for abandoned children, a young boy jumps at the chance to exchange places with the mysterious, flying "loblolly boy," but once he takes on this new identity, he discovers what a harsh price he must pay.
Is Loblolly boy appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A boy escapes an orphanage by taking another's identity, learning harsh consequences. Contains themes of abandonment and difficult choices but appropriate for middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm and abandonment.
Who'll love this
An orphan gets the chance to escape his miserable life by becoming someone magical, but discovers freedom comes with unexpected costs.
Tags
Magical RealismDark FairytaleAdventure