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A Whole New World — Content Guide for Parents

By Liz Braswell, Disney Book GroupDisney Electronic Content2015-09-01ISBN 9781484707708384 pages
A Whole New World

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

About this book

What if Aladdin had never found the lamp? This first book in the A Twisted Tale line will explore a dark and daring version of Disney's Aladdin. When Jafar steals the Genie's lamp, he uses his first two wishes to become sultan and the most powerful sorcerer in the world. Agrabah lives in fear, waiting for his third and final wish.To stop the power-mad ruler, Aladdin and the deposed princess Jasmine must unite the people of Agrabah in rebellion. But soon their fight for freedom threatens to tear the kingdom apart in a costly civil war. What happens next? A Street Rat becomes a leader. A princess becomes a revolutionary. And readers will never look at the story of Aladdin in the same way again.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is A Whole New World appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains themes of rebellion and conflict, including Jafar wielding an army of undead and the characters plotting against him. This suggests a level of violence that is more intense than typical children's literature, though specific violent acts are not detailed in the search results. The book features elements that could be considered unnerving, such as Jafar's twisted nature and the use of magic in a dark context. This could be frightening for younger readers, particularly with references to undead armies and the character's malevolence.

  • Does A Whole New World have violence?

    The book contains themes of rebellion and conflict, including Jafar wielding an army of undead and the characters plotting against him. This suggests a level of violence that is more intense than typical children's literature, though specific violent acts are not detailed in the search results.

  • Does A Whole New World have scary content?

    The book features elements that could be considered unnerving, such as Jafar's twisted nature and the use of magic in a dark context. This could be frightening for younger readers, particularly with references to undead armies and the character's malevolence.

  • Does A Whole New World have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference other works and do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or themes in 'A Whole New World'.

  • Does A Whole New World have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results do not indicate that race is a central theme or plot point in 'A Whole New World'.

  • Does A Whole New World have profanity?

    No profanity is indicated in the book. The search results do not mention any use of strong language in 'A Whole New World'.

  • Does A Whole New World have climate change?

    No climate themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any environmental or climate-related content in 'A Whole New World'.

  • Does A Whole New World have sexual identity?

    No explicit sexual content is mentioned in the book. The search results do not indicate any sexual themes or situations within 'A Whole New World'.

  • Does A Whole New World have gender roles?

    The book portrays Jasmine as a strong character who takes an active role in her own story, challenging traditional gender roles. The narrative suggests a modern feminist perspective by allowing her to save herself rather than relying on a male character.

  • Does A Whole New World have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book. The search results do not provide any relevant content related to LGBTQ+ themes in 'A Whole New World'.