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The Tar Pit

Tor Seidler (1987)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age6
Goodreads3.36

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Anxiety

Synopsis

Edward seeks refuge from his problems at school and at home by visiting his special spot at a nearby tar pit and daydreaming of being a hero with a dinosaur friend, but then events occur which bring him friendship and success in the real world.

Is The Tar Pit appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 6 and up.

A gentle story about a boy escaping into daydreams to cope with real-world challenges at school and home, ultimately finding friendship and success. No concerning content.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include anxiety.

Who'll love this

Young readers will enjoy following Edward as he uses his imagination with dinosaurs to find courage and make real friends.

Tags

Contemporary FantasySlice of LifeMagical Realism