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A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits) — Content Guide for Parents

By Lisa YeeRandom House Children's BooksISBN 9781984830296288 pages
A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits)

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  • Scary contentBrief

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  • Sexual content
  • Gender roles
  • Gender & orientation

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • When a notorious thief is out for priceless treasure (gems! cats! general decorum!)—who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in this hilarious illustrated series from Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat!

“For any kid who’s felt like a misfit, this crackling adventure packs a wallop!” —Lincoln Peirce, creator of Big Nate and Max & the Midknights

Olive Cobin Zang has . . . issues. And they mostly aren’t her fault. (No, really!) Though she often slips under the radar, problems have a knack for finding her. So, imagine her doubts when she’s suddenly dropped off at the strangest boarding school ever: a former castle turned prison that's now a “reforming arts school”!

But nothing could’ve prepared Olive for RASCH (not “rash”). There, she’s lumped with a team of other kids who never quite fit in, and discovers that the academy isn’t what it seems—and neither is she. In fact, RASCH is a cover for an elite group of misfits who fight crime . . . and Olive has arrived just in time.

Turns out that RASCH is in danger of closing, unless Olive’s class can stop the heist of the century. And as Olive falls in love with this wacky school, she realizes it’s up to her new team to save the only home that’s ever welcomed them.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    A few quick, mild fights with punching and kicking happen, and the opponents are stopped without much harm. There are a few mild dangerous moments, such as a torpedo heading for a boat and a girl who almost drowns before being saved.

  • Does A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits) have violence?

    Found (Brief): A few quick, mild fights with punching and kicking happen, and the opponents are stopped without much harm.

  • Does A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits) have scary content?

    Found (Brief): There are a few mild dangerous moments, such as a torpedo heading for a boat and a girl who almost drowns before being saved.

  • Does A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits) have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits) have race & culture?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits) have profanity?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits) have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits) have sexual content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits) have gender roles?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits) have gender & orientation?

    Not found in the sources we checked.