Death of a character2/5
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Aurora is cursed to die, creating a sustained threat; the story treats the danger in fairy-tale rather than realistic terms.
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Sleeping Beauty
Cursed to die by the evil fairy Maleficent when she was a baby, Princess Aurora is sent into hiding under protection from three good fairies. As she grows up far away, Maleficent becomes increasingly determined to seal the princess's fate.
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Strongest cautions
- Frightening scenes3/5
- Death of a character2/5
- Romance2/5
Strongest positives
- Creativity & curiosity4/5
- Courage & resilience3/5
- Good role models3/5
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- What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
- Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
- Which choice in Sleeping Beauty would you have made differently, and why?
- Who changed the most in Sleeping Beauty, and what caused that change?
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