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One Final Firecracker

Gregory Maguire (2005)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesHamlet Chronicles #7
Setting
CSM age8
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureFound FamilyHumorHeartwarming

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble Cast

Tropes

Found FamilyFellowshipComing of AgeNon-Western Setting

Themes

CommunityCelebrationFriendshipSmall Town LifeComing of Age

Synopsis

A giant spider and several other odd creatures from the earlier books in the Hamlet Chronicles return as the small Vermont town celebrates a grammar school graduation, Miss Earth's wedding, and the Fourth of July.

Is One Final Firecracker appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

A charming middle grade story about a Vermont town's celebrations featuring fantastical creatures. Whimsical and appropriate for elementary readers with mild adventure elements.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will enjoy the mix of real-life celebrations like graduation and the Fourth of July with magical creatures like a giant spider.

Tags

Contemporary FantasySlice of LifeCommunity Story