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Three Good Deeds

Vivian Vande Velde (2005)

SubgenreYA Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.52
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Animal HarmDeception

Positive tags

Redemption ArcComing of AgeSelf-DiscoveryHumor

Hero archetypes

Cursed Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Cursed ProtagonistReluctant HeroComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Cursed ProtagonistRedemption QuestAnimal TransformationTrickster PunishmentCharacter Growth Through HardshipWitch Encounter

Themes

RedemptionConsequences of ActionsEmpathySelf-DiscoveryGrowth Through AdversityCompassion

Synopsis

Caught stealing some goose eggs from a witch, Howard is cursed for his heartlessness and turned into a goose himself, and he can only become human again by performing three good deeds.

Tags

Fairy Tale RetellingAnimal ProtagonistMoral Fable