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The Heir — Content Guide for Parents

By Kiera CassScholasticISBN 9781338117219
The Heir

Found in this book

  • ViolenceBrief
  • ProfanityBrief
  • Sexual contentBrief
  • Gender rolesSupportingTraditional roles, Challenges traditional roles
  • Gender & orientationBrief

Not found

  • Scary content
  • Religion
  • Race & culture
  • Climate

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Religion

PRESENT

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

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Heir appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    One review warns of a scene with sexual harassment and assault; other sources describe political unrest but no fights or attacks. A reader guide lists a few mild swear words, including a censored 'hell' and 'ass'.

  • Does The Heir have violence?

    Found (Brief): One review warns of a scene with sexual harassment and assault; other sources describe political unrest but no fights or attacks.

  • Does The Heir have scary content?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Heir have religion?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Heir have race & culture?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Heir have profanity?

    Found (Brief): A reader guide lists a few mild swear words, including a censored 'hell' and 'ass'.

  • Does The Heir have climate?

    Not found in the sources we checked.

  • Does The Heir have sexual content?

    Found (Brief): A review notes one scene featuring sexual harassment and assault; the rest of the story is a courtship romance.

  • Does The Heir have gender roles?

    Found (Supporting, Traditional roles, Challenges traditional roles): Eadlyn, a princess in line for the throne, is pushed to find a husband, and her brother tells her she can be a queen and also a bride.

  • Does The Heir have gender & orientation?

    Found (Brief): One reader guide says a rumor spreads in the story that Eadlyn prefers women; no LGBTQ+ character or relationship is described.