The Forbidden Library — 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
Alice always thought fairy tales had happy endings. That—along with everything else—changed the day she met her first fairy.
When Alice's father disappears in a shipwreck, she is sent to live with her uncle Geryon—an uncle she's never heard of and knows nothing about. He lives in an enormous manor with a massive library that is off-limits to Alice. But then she meets a talking cat. And, even for a rule-follower, when a talking cat sneaks you into a forbidden library and introduces you to an arrogant boy who dares you to open a book, it's hard to resist. Especially if you're a reader to begin with. Soon Alice finds herself INSIDE the book, and the only way out is to defeat the creature imprisoned within.
It seems Uncle Geryon is more than he says he is. But then, so is Alice.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Forbidden Library appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains elements of violence, including a character who resists bloodthirsty orders from an uncle, which leads to surprising consequences. This suggests a level of conflict and potential danger within the story. The book includes elements that could be considered scary, such as the transformation of cute creatures into deadly monsters and the ambiguity of characters' intentions. These themes suggest a level of suspense and potential fear appropriate for older children.
Does The Forbidden Library have violence?
The book contains elements of violence, including a character who resists bloodthirsty orders from an uncle, which leads to surprising consequences. This suggests a level of conflict and potential danger within the story.
Does The Forbidden Library have scary content?
The book includes elements that could be considered scary, such as the transformation of cute creatures into deadly monsters and the ambiguity of characters' intentions. These themes suggest a level of suspense and potential fear appropriate for older children.
Does The Forbidden Library have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious themes, practices, or beliefs present in the narrative.
Does The Forbidden Library have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any focus on race or racism within the narrative.
Does The Forbidden Library have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the book. The search results do not provide any evidence of inappropriate language in the narrative.
Does The Forbidden Library have climate change?
No climate themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any focus on environmental issues or activism within the narrative.
Does The Forbidden Library have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The search results do not indicate any themes of sex or romance within the narrative.
Does The Forbidden Library have gender roles?
The protagonist, Alice, is portrayed as courageous and headstrong, which suggests a positive representation of a young female character who takes charge of her circumstances. This framing aligns with modern feminist themes of empowerment.
Does The Forbidden Library have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results reference other works and general discussions about LGBTQ+ representation but do not provide specific content from 'The Forbidden Library' itself.
