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Puss in Boots

Lara Bergen (2011)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages140 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads3.71/5 (34)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

BetrayalDeception

Positive tags

AdventureRedemption ArcFriendshipSecond ChanceHumor

Hero archetypes

OutlawTrickster

Heroine archetypes

Rogue / Thief

Protagonist archetypes

Redemption Arc

Tropes

Redemption ArcHeistBetrayalRogue / ThiefOutlawAnthropomorphic CharactersFound Family

Themes

RedemptionFriendshipBetrayalSecond ChancesTrustIdentityLoyalty

Synopsis

Puss describes how his friendship with Humpty Alexander Dumpty made him an outlaw, how he met the beautiful Kitty Softpaws and tried to redeem himself only to be betrayed, and how he, Humpty, and Kitty made an effort to set things right.

Is Puss in Boots appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

A lighthearted adventure featuring betrayal and redemption themes. Mild action sequences appropriate for middle grade readers with no concerning content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love following the swashbuckling cat on his adventure to set things right after being betrayed by his friend.

Tags

Movie Tie-inAdventureAnthropomorphic FantasyHeist Story