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Cover of The Blue Fairy Book

The Blue Fairy Book

Andrew Lang, Andrew Lang (1889)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling

Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12

Content ratingPG

Pages330 (Standard (250-400))

SettingSecondary World

CSM age8

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Content levels

ViolenceModerate

Sexual contentNone

LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Child Harm Death Abandonment Child Abuse Murder Violence Captivity Animal Death

Positive tags

Adventure Quest Hopeful Ending Mentor Figure Coming of Age

Hero archetypes

Knight / Warrior Younger Hero (Age Gap)Lost Heir / Hidden Royalty

Heroine archetypes

Cursed Princess Commoner / Peasant Orphan

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVs Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Quest Fae Found Family Mentor Figure Hidden Identity Cursed Hero Shapeshifters Lost Heir Coming of Age Ancient Evil Returns

Themes

Good vs Evil Bravery and Courage Transformation Resourcefulness Justice and Consequence Perseverance

Synopsis

A collection of fairy tales from the folklore of France, Germany, Scandinavia, Scotland, and England.

Tags

Fairy Tale CollectionClassic LiteratureFolk TalesMythology