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Encanto

2021

The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.

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Why this age? The main things to know: frightening scenes (3/5) and death of a character (3/5). Also present, briefly or lightly: violence, romance, religious themes, and products & advertising. On the plus side: good role models, educational value, kindness & empathy, courage & resilience, diverse representation, and creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Religious themes2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Diverse representation4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5

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Death of a character3/5

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Religious themes2/5

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Romance1/5

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Frightening scenes3/5

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Violence2/5

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What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5

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Creativity & curiosity4/5

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Diverse representation4/5

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Educational value3/5

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Kindness & empathy4/5

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Positive messages2/5

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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. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Encanto would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Encanto, and what caused that change?
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