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Corydon & the Island of Monsters: The Corydon Trilogy, Book 1

(2006, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Tobias Druitt)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Gory, unique story has mythic monsters as heroes.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Battles and fighting, numerous injuries and death, some rather gory. A major character is killed and beheaded. Animals are sacrificed.

  • Sex:

    Kissing and implied sex. A fairly graphic description of childbirth, a reference to orgies.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Adults drink and get drunk.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Corydon & the Island of Monsters: The Corydon Trilogy, Book 1

Parents need to know that this book is sometimes gory, and the many deaths include that of a major character. There's also implied sex and a fairly graphic childbirth scene. Kids will be exposed to the names of characters from several famous myths, and the book includes a witty glossary with pronunciations.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the unusual point of view. Why do the authors depict the monsters as heroes? How does this differ from the original myths? Also, it might be fun to read the original myths upon which this book is based, and compare them to this book. Readers may be inspired to check out titles in the bibliography, which includes books, films, and video games.
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    HinataHyuuga
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 0.0

    I haven't read it or want to until I get to 15 yrs at least.

    I don't know about this book, but I am sure it isn't appropiate for 13 under since it has a picture of childbirth and there is sex etc... anyway adults I don't know say it maybe good stuff but not for kids. I am 10 yrs so I do not know about this. PLEASE DO NOT READ IT UNLESS YOU ARE 15 YEARS OF AGE. ADULTS PLEASE SUPERVISE CHILDREN WHEN READING, READ WHAT IS IMPORTANT, THINK IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU CHILD OR IS IT HARMFUL?

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