The Trojan War — 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
In this retelling of the Trojan War, Olivia Coolidge crafts heroes and gods into real, multidimensional characters, not just the figures of legend. Vibrant storytelling and finely wrought action have made her version of the classic tale of the Fall of Troy accessible to generations of young readers.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Trojan War appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story is built around a war, with battles, single combat, killings such as Achilles killing Hector and dragging his body, and the sacrifice of Iphigenia. One reader describes an intense atmosphere, and a reviewer calls the tone bleak, with deaths in battle and a planned sacrifice of a daughter.
Does The Trojan War have violence?
Found (Central): The story is built around a war, with battles, single combat, killings such as Achilles killing Hector and dragging his body, and the sacrifice of Iphigenia.
Does The Trojan War have scary content?
Found (Brief): One reader describes an intense atmosphere, and a reviewer calls the tone bleak, with deaths in battle and a planned sacrifice of a daughter.
Does The Trojan War have religion?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Trojan War have race & culture?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Trojan War have profanity?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Trojan War have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Trojan War have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Trojan War have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Trojan War have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
