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Kim
There was sexual content in the book. It's not a book for kids at all, and for teens only if you're comfortable having them read about brothels, plays on the word "pussy", teens being caught in the middle of sex in a kitchen, and people undressing the bride and copping feels on the way to her bedding.
I used to teach high school English and I'm not ignorant of what teens get up to by any means, but I'd be uncomfortable and would not let my own teen-aged children read it.
I used to teach high school English and I'm not ignorant of what teens get up to by any means, but I'd be uncomfortable and would not let my own teen-aged children read it.
Zara
For me this is a children's book. It was set in the same world of ASOIAF bur without all the adult content. There will be no explicit mentioning of sexual scene or downright unacceptable violence.
This novel is about the chivalry of a true knight and the rare righteousness of a prince portrayed through clever plot and beautiful illustrations. So in my opinion, it is quite appropriate for a kid.
This novel is about the chivalry of a true knight and the rare righteousness of a prince portrayed through clever plot and beautiful illustrations. So in my opinion, it is quite appropriate for a kid.
Karissa Goellner
I tend to disagree with the previous two answers. While there's no explicit sexual content there are outright descriptions of things like nipples and arousal. It depends on the kid but I would be a bit wary.
Michelle
I think it depends on your parenting style. I wouldn't hand this book to a child. If I recall correctly, there is a small amount of profanity, and Dunk ponders a bit on his sexuality. He's a fine young man, a true knight, but he is a man.
On the other hand, the book is much milder in content than the books in the Song of Fire and Ice series - something I was thankful for.
I hope this helps.
On the other hand, the book is much milder in content than the books in the Song of Fire and Ice series - something I was thankful for.
I hope this helps.
Chris Eells
While I wouldn't classify this as a children's book, I would agree that it is much tamer than Martin's other works. Avid reader's would be the first to agree that reading allows one to "walk in another's shoes". It allows us to place ourselves in situations that we would, in many cases, never wish to be in. And because of this, it allows us to relate and empathize with those who are less well off/belligerent/hopeless romantics/... the "others".
While every child is different, and some novels may be appropriate for one child, yet may not be for another, my recommendation would be to continue to broaden your brother's perspectives. Challenge them and expand them.
I would have no problems recommending this book.
While every child is different, and some novels may be appropriate for one child, yet may not be for another, my recommendation would be to continue to broaden your brother's perspectives. Challenge them and expand them.
I would have no problems recommending this book.
Joe
Very little sexual content. It is implied that Dunk (the Knight) is a virgin. He describes the figures of a couple of women he is interested in. There are brief discussion of illegitimate births. Two illustrations in the book depict bare breasts, one apparently of a statue at a tomb, the other of a woman being carried to her wedding bed (in Westeros, bride and groom are disrobed by the wedding guest as they escorted/carried to bed). If you let your kids watch TV, they can handle this.
Michael
Like Zara and Karissa Goellner, I agree there is no explicit material really, except a few f bombs at the most. This seems more for young adult or even teen. Pre-teen might be cutting it close, but the level of reading is easy, imo. My parents didn't care what I read when I was a kid, but everyone is different, and I turned out quite decent ;)
It is not nearly as violent and graphic as ASOIAF. Old question I see, but hope it helps someone anyway. If I was a parent with restrictions for content, I would allow my kid to read this one. It's relatively tame.
It is not nearly as violent and graphic as ASOIAF. Old question I see, but hope it helps someone anyway. If I was a parent with restrictions for content, I would allow my kid to read this one. It's relatively tame.
Gavin David Woods
It's not a children's book. It isn't as adult themed like Song of Ice and Fire but it's certainly not aimed at children. If he's read books like Hunger Games then it's certainly not out of his age range. I'm 47 and I'm really enjoying it. I don't read children's books lol. There are several swear words. The C word is used several times.
Kyle Nicholas
Definitely not a children's book. I am not down on the arousal and body parts bits of the stories, it's the violence that I'm concerned with. Much of it is quite disturbing. I think this would be appropriate for teens, but not children.
Judi
Violence toward animals and toward women come up in the first story. As a high school teacher I recommend you read it before giving it to a preteen. Some may be able to handle it but many may not.
Troy Brett
More of a young adult book in regards to age group for reading.
Marth
While it isn't as violent or 'graphic' as the books in the main series, words like 'cunt' are used (not as often as in the main series though) and references are made to a girl having sex in a kitchen when she was 15 and is now getting married to a 50 year old.
In terms of violence there is a fair amount a joust and a melee in the first story which ends with a characters head almost splitting in two, in the second story there is a duel and some people are run down by a knight and in the third story a guy is thrown down a well.
In terms of violence there is a fair amount a joust and a melee in the first story which ends with a characters head almost splitting in two, in the second story there is a duel and some people are run down by a knight and in the third story a guy is thrown down a well.
Rina
There is inappropriate language in the third part of this book. C*nt.
Cindy
After starting to read this, I thought is was geared towards teenagers. Definitely the writing style is not up to the series of books on which the show is based.
Tom Haennel
probably not, their is some sexual descriptions and violence. It's probably okay for Young adult readers.
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