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Princess of the silver woods

Jessica Day George (2012)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages346 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10
Goodreads4.06/5 (13897)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

KidnappingViolence

Positive tags

AdventureFound FamilyHappy EndingRedemption ArcSibling Bond

Heroine archetypes

Youngest HeroineCursed Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Cursed Protagonist

Tropes

Fairy Tale RetellingCursed FamilyHidden IdentityEnemies to LoversForbidden LoveRedemptionTwelve Dancing Princesses

Themes

Family LoyaltyBreaking CursesIdentityTrustSisterhoodRedemptionAppearances Can Be Deceiving

Synopsis

When Petunia, youngest of the dancing princesses, is ambushed by bandits in wolf masks on her way to visit an elderly neighbor, the line between enemies and friends becomes blurred as she and her sisters get a chance to end their family's curse once and for all.

Is Princess of the silver woods appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This fairy tale retelling features mild peril with bandits and the resolution of a family curse, appropriate for middle grade readers. No romance or mature content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Readers will enjoy the adventure of a princess facing bandits and uncovering secrets while working with her sisters to break a magical curse.

Tags

Fairy TaleMiddle Grade FantasyAdventureSisterhood Tale