Questions About Hollow Kingdom (Hollow Kingdom, #1)

by Kira Jane Buxton (Goodreads Author)

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I like the premise, but this sounds like it might have puppies getting killed, and I can't handle that, does it have dogs, cats or such getting killed?

Scott Deaths and injuries are not very graphic; they're all done on a very PG-rating level, especially for a zombie story. Since the main character is an an…moreDeaths and injuries are not very graphic; they're all done on a very PG-rating level, especially for a zombie story. Since the main character is an animal, the other animals are treated more like characters who have their own motivations and goals rather than just set dressing as pets are in most other books. You're more likely to be bothered by the fact that it was *that character* that just died (possibly your favorite,) rather than the fact that they happened to be a cat or a dog.(less)

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This sounds like a great book for my high school library, is it suitable for teens? Or is it 'too' sweary? Thanks

Stuart Rodriguez Hollow Kingdom would be a fantastic addition to your high school library. It’s an incredibly fun, well-written, and engaging novel about overcoming ad…moreHollow Kingdom would be a fantastic addition to your high school library. It’s an incredibly fun, well-written, and engaging novel about overcoming adversity, courage in the face of overwhelming odds, standing up for those weaker than you, and the power of friendship and found family.

Yes, it is sweary, but please don’t let that deter you; the language and imagery in this book aren’t anything teenagers haven’t already heard or read about online. And hey, think about it this way—the novel’s language might mean a lower barrier of entry for students who are non-readers. This book’s messages are absolutely worth the delivery, so I hope you can trust your students to parse the language and messages in this incredibly fun and vibrant novel.(less)

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Goodreads page lists this as first in series and shows a second book. 1) Does this book tell a complete story? 2) Is there a third (or more) book planned? (I've been burned by unfinished series and series spread out too many years.)

Casey Dergis I, personally, have not read the second book, however, I think that the first book had a pretty satisfying ending, so I don't think you need to read t…moreI, personally, have not read the second book, however, I think that the first book had a pretty satisfying ending, so I don't think you need to read the second book if you don't want to, but then again I haven't read it either.(less)

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I enjoy magic realism but sometimes too much whimsy turns me off. Is this excessively cute or charming? Would this appeal to someone who likes Tom Robbins?

Cynthia Cute and charming are definitely not words that I would use to describe this book at all. It's dark, comical, kind of gross, and very entertaining.…moreCute and charming are definitely not words that I would use to describe this book at all. It's dark, comical, kind of gross, and very entertaining.(less)

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What does S.T. mean when he says "I explained how MoFos measured time in German boobs?" Besides guessing that maybe Big Jim had a pin-up calendar, I am at a loss!