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Robin asked this question about The Goblin Emperor (The Chronicles of Osreth, #1):
Do you think this book is appropriate for 11 / 12 year olds?
Carolyn Agreeing with Sundayscat, it depends on the reading level of the child. I think especially for a tween, the plot of an 18 year old and 14 year old thr…moreAgreeing with Sundayscat, it depends on the reading level of the child. I think especially for a tween, the plot of an 18 year old and 14 year old thrust into positions of responsibility for which they are not prepared and with parents on whom they cannot rely would probably be appealing. I know it would have been for me at that age. Actual violence is minimal and non-graphic, although the threat of violence and its ripple effects spread throughout the novel. Also, even though "maza" probably translates to mage, there is nothing of the occult in this book that can be so mentally scarring for a child. Honestly I think the biggest barrier would probably be some of the abstruse language, but older readers continually underestimate kids' abilities to pick up languages and write their own, so I really don't think that's any major concern.(less)
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The Goblin Emperor
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