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Content levels
ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone
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Synopsis
Plain Kate's odd appearance and expertise as a woodcarver cause some to think her a witch, but friendship with a talking cat and, later, with humans help her to survive and even thrive in a world of magic, charms, and fear.
Is Plain Kate appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A woodcarver girl feared as a witch must navigate a world of superstition with help from magical friends. Contains mild peril and themes of prejudice but no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include othering/marginalization and fear of persecution.
Who'll love this
A girl who's great at carving wood teams up with a talking cat to survive in a dangerous, magical world where people fear her.
Tags
Coming of AgeCompanion AnimalFairy Tale VibesHistorical Fantasy