Parents' Guide to The Severed Thread: The Bone Spindle, Book 2

Book Leslie Vedder Fantasy 2023
Illustration of three young women each holding a weapon and posed as if ready to fight. Behind them a young man in a blue coat looks on.

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Andrea Beach By Andrea Beach , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 12+

Exciting sequel adds action-packed journey to the adventure.

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What's the Story?

In THE SEVERED THREAD, the battle in the Forest of Thorns is over. Prince Briar Rose has been awakened, but his kingdom isn't saved yet. To restore the kingdom, Briar will need the help of treasure hunters Fi and Shane, and the guidance of the Paper Witch, to make it to the hidden city of Everlynd, where Briar's remaining subjects await his return. With Red still hot on their heels and determined to bring them to the evil Spindle Witch, they set out on a treacherous journey that will put their bonds of friendship, love, and loyalty to the test.

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This exciting and action-packed adventure sequel has everything fans who enjoyed the first book could hope for. Funny banter, hair-raising adventure, battles against ultimate evil, and vivid locations all continue to keep the pages of The Severed Thread turning. Tweens and teens will continue admiring the strong female leads, and they'll relate to Prince Briar as he comes into his own power. Another absolute cliffhanger of an ending will have fans eager for the next installment.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the violence in The Severed Thread. Is it too much? Is fantasy violence different from real-world violence?

  • Do you like new or different takes on old, familiar stories, or would you rather they stay the same? How does swapping genders change this story? Does it give you any new insights into the story itself, or what people are capable of?

  • Did you read The Bone Spindle first? If you did, do you like one better than the other, or both the same? If you haven't read it yet, would you like to now?

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