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The Princess and Curdie

George MacDonald · 1832

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald. This book is content notes include Religious themes, Death of a character, Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Religious themes4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5

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Religious themes4/5

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Romance2/5

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Frightening scenes3/5

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Alcohol or drugs2/5

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Violence2/5

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What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5

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Creativity & curiosity3/5

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Diverse representation2/5

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Educational value2/5

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Kindness & empathy2/5

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Good role models3/5

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. What beliefs or religious ideas appear in the story? How do they influence the characters?
  3. Which choice in The Princess and Curdie would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Princess and Curdie, and what caused that change?
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