The Castle Corona (by Sharon Creech)
common sense media says
Clever, fun fairy tale with positive messages.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is a classic fairy tale. There is mild fairy-tale violence and, of course, budding romance. A storyteller tells a story in which parents and siblings die and thieves are killed; the killings are shown as unjust.
Violence:
Classic fairytale violence: threats of poisoning, a young prince's mock battles and duels, a mean master whips his child laborers. The whippings are briefly described and the children appear unharmed by them. A storyteller tells a tale in which characters are killed unjustly.
Sex:
Young people have the beginnings of romantic feelings; mostly they are confused and intrigued by them. A young prince falls in love with a peasant girl.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Characters are shown drinking wine and mead, typical for the time and type of story.
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Adina Ciocanea
parent of 10 year old
parent of 10 year old
It's a good book to read in vacation
It was easy to read and sometimes funny! My 8 years old daughter loved it.
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dylank
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
Excitement.
I was so excited when my mom got back from her book fair at New York and one of the books she brought back was Castle Corona and I love the author.
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