Swan Lake: quest for the kingdoms — Content Guide for Parents

By Terciero, ReyHarper Alley, an imprint of HarperCollins PublishersISBN 9780062941466249 pages

Swan Lake: quest for the kingdoms

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ViolenceSupporting
Scary contentBrief
Gender rolesSupportingChallenges traditional roles
Gender & orientationBrief

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Content themes

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Violence

Supporting

The princesses use swords and fight monsters and other foes on their quest, including deadly challenges.

“plenty of swordplay and ballet along the way” slj.com
“fight terrible foes” (our catalog (ISBNdb))

Scary content

Brief

The quest includes monsters such as a lake serpent and spider-elk creatures, which one reviewer says are not overly scary.

“even the creepy and spooky is not overly so (except for the part spider-part elk creatures)” cannonballread.com

Gender roles

Supporting

Challenges traditional roles

One princess prefers swordfights to the throne while the other likes pink dresses and ballet, and a prince rejects the idea that only beast-hunters are fit to rule.

“The entire book shouts the message that individuals do not need to adhere to stereotypical gender roles to be valued.” pagesunbound.wordpress.com
“Dillie is a princess who prefers swordfights to sitting on a throne.” pagesunbound.wordpress.com
“they meet a prince who eschews the toxic masculinity that says only a killer of beasts is worthy to rule the throne” pagesunbound.wordpress.com

Gender & orientation

Brief

The two girls hold hands and hug often, and a School Library Journal review says the ending leaves room for a possible queer romance in a sequel.

“the ending leaves space for a sequel and some possible queer romance” slj.com
“They hug, cuddle, and hold hands a lot” goodreads.com

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Religion

PRESENT

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

About this book

Odette and Dillie are supposed to be enemies. Their kingdoms have been feuding since before they were born. But when the two princesses meet each other at the lake that separates their castles, it's clear they were destined to be best friends. Odette--who lives with a curse that magically transforms her into a swan when the sun rises--is happy to find someone who treats her like everyone else. And Dillie has finally met someone who understands her dream of having an adventure instead of sitting on a throne. When they discover that Odette's curse is the reason for tension between their families, they decide to follow an ancient legend that could lead them to someone who can set everything right. As they travel through enchanted lands, meet new allies, and fight terrible foes, Odette and Dillie are put to the ultimate test.

Frequently asked questions

Is Swan Lake: quest for the kingdoms appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The princesses use swords and fight monsters and other foes on their quest, including deadly challenges. The quest includes monsters such as a lake serpent and spider-elk creatures, which one reviewer says are not overly scary.
Does Swan Lake: quest for the kingdoms have violence?
Found (Supporting): The princesses use swords and fight monsters and other foes on their quest, including deadly challenges.
Does Swan Lake: quest for the kingdoms have scary content?
Found (Brief): The quest includes monsters such as a lake serpent and spider-elk creatures, which one reviewer says are not overly scary.
Does Swan Lake: quest for the kingdoms have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Swan Lake: quest for the kingdoms have race & culture?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Swan Lake: quest for the kingdoms have profanity?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Swan Lake: quest for the kingdoms have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Swan Lake: quest for the kingdoms have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Swan Lake: quest for the kingdoms have gender roles?
Found (Supporting, Challenges traditional roles): One princess prefers swordfights to the throne while the other likes pink dresses and ballet, and a prince rejects the idea that only beast-hunters are fit to rule.
Does Swan Lake: quest for the kingdoms have gender & orientation?
Found (Brief): The two girls hold hands and hug often, and a School Library Journal review says the ending leaves room for a possible queer romance in a sequel.

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