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The Goose Girl

Shannon Hale (2003)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesBooks of Bayern #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.15

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Hero archetypes

Outcast / Loner

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Anidori-Kiladra Talianna Isilee, or simply Ani for short, was destined to be the queen of Kiladree. But then her father died. Now she is being whisked away to Bayern to marry a prince she's never met in order to ensure peace between the two countries. However, she faces betrayal after betrayal from those she least expects it from- her mother, her guards, and even her seemingly faithful ladyinwaiting, Selia. But she can talk to animals, which is pretty much the only thing going for her.

Is The Goose Girl appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A princess betrayed by those closest to her must find her own strength and voice while hiding in plain sight. Contains themes of betrayal and some moderate peril, but no graphic content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Readers will love following a princess who can talk to animals as she overcomes betrayal and discovers her true strength.

Tags

Fairy Tale RetellingCharacter-DrivenStandalone Series