Children of Blood and Bone Sneak Peek — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
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Tomi Adeyemi conjures a stunning world of dark magic and danger in her West African-inspired fantasy debut.
They killed my mother.
They took our magic.
They tried to bury us.
Now we rise.
Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls.
But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope.
Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.
Frequently asked questions
Is Children of Blood and Bone Sneak Peek appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story contains significant violence, including characters being stabbed, hanged, burned alive, and branded. This level of violence is noted as graphic and may be intense for younger readers. The book includes dark magic and danger, with some scenes described as disturbing, such as characters melting from the inside out. This suggests a level of scariness appropriate for older readers.
Does Children of Blood and Bone Sneak Peek have violence?
The story contains significant violence, including characters being stabbed, hanged, burned alive, and branded. This level of violence is noted as graphic and may be intense for younger readers.
Does Children of Blood and Bone Sneak Peek have scary content?
The book includes dark magic and danger, with some scenes described as disturbing, such as characters melting from the inside out. This suggests a level of scariness appropriate for older readers.
Does Children of Blood and Bone Sneak Peek have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the search results.
Does Children of Blood and Bone Sneak Peek have racial/cultural content?
The plot is steeped in racially-charged violence and draws parallels to systemic racism and injustice, making race a central theme in the narrative.
Does Children of Blood and Bone Sneak Peek have profanity?
Mild profanity is present, including words like 'damn', 'dammit', 'hell', and 'bastard'. This suggests that language is limited but still present.
Does Children of Blood and Bone Sneak Peek have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues are mentioned in the search results.
Does Children of Blood and Bone Sneak Peek have sexual identity?
The narrative includes some intimate scenes that are described as potentially unsuitable for younger readers, indicating the presence of sexual content.
Does Children of Blood and Bone Sneak Peek have gender roles?
The story features young women as protagonists who aim to save magic, suggesting a focus on female empowerment. However, the framing of gender roles is not explicitly detailed in the search results.
Does Children of Blood and Bone Sneak Peek have lgbtq+ themes?
One character is described as reading as bisexual/biromantic, suggesting LGBTQ+ themes may be present in the narrative. However, the evidence indicates that this may be perceived as queer baiting, leaving some ambiguity about the representation.
