Content levels
Trigger warnings
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
Phoenix Dance battles an illness of her mind and emotions, realizes her dream of becoming shoemaker to the Royal Household, and attempts to discover what magic compels the twelve princesses of Windward to wear out their shoes each night. Based on the the fairy tale "The twelve dancing princesses."
Is The Phoenix Dance appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A wholesome middle grade fantasy about a girl pursuing her dream of becoming a royal shoemaker while investigating a magical mystery. Sensitively handles mental health struggles appropriate for the age group.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include mental illness.
Who'll love this
Readers who love fairy tale retellings and stories about girls who chase their dreams will enjoy Phoenix's journey to solve the mystery of the dancing princesses.