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The Impossible Butterfly

Ken Petti;Cassandra Westwood;John Amodeo (2004)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesZenda #5
Setting
CSM age6
Goodreads4.47

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Zenda's return to school in the fall brings interesting challenges--a new girl who seems to be stealing all of Zenda's friends, and a caterpillar that she must care for until it turns into a butterfly.

Is The Impossible Butterfly appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 6 and up.

This gentle school story deals with friendship challenges and caring for a pet, with age-appropriate conflicts about fitting in and managing emotions. No concerning content.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Young readers will relate to Zenda's worries about a new girl at school and enjoy the caterpillar transformation storyline.

Tags

Contemporary FantasySchool StoryAnimal Care