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Synopsis
Here is a fascinating journey into a world none of us mere mortals can usually see: a world of weird enchantment, where all is not as it seems, where fantastic beauty is commonplace, where strange beings are hidden just out of sight everywhere, and yet disturbing danger lurks around every corner... Told in James' matter-of-fact prose, this journey into the unknown stirs rich colours into a cloud of imaginative fancy, stunningly creating an alternative world, just next to ours, which is both captivating and eerie.
Is The five jars appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This 1922 fantasy features eerie atmosphere and disturbing imagery rather than graphic violence. The 'weird enchantment' and 'disturbing danger' suggest unsettling Gothic elements appropriate for readers comfortable with spooky but not violent content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include anxiety and body horror.
Who'll love this
Kids who love mysterious fantasy worlds with hidden magical creatures and exploring places that feel both beautiful and creepy will enjoy this adventure.