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THE GREEN KINGDOM

Cornelia Funke and Tammi Hartung

Caspia solves old riddles during her summer vacation in Brooklyn. (Ages 8 to 12)

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? The content is gentle, educational, and inspirational, suitable for middle-grade readers or younger children interested in nature and storytelling. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Alcohol or drugs1/5
  • Death of a character1/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Educational value4/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

No death themes.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

No scary content.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

No substances portrayed.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience1/5
Why this rating?

The book appears to support gentle courage through exploration and learning, rather than focusing on major danger or adversity.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Highly imaginative approach to gardening and plant biology.

Educational value4/5
Why this rating?

Strong focus on plant life and natural history.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes empathy toward the natural environment.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes appreciation for nature and environmental awareness.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages curiosity and care for the natural world.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. How were alcohol or drugs portrayed, and what consequences did the story show?
  3. Which choice in THE GREEN KINGDOM would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in THE GREEN KINGDOM, and what caused that change?
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