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The Poisoned King Katherine Rundell

The Poisoned King

Katherine Rundell

Themes inside · 2 Ages 9–14 NYT Best Seller
Published
2025

Content report card

What's inside

Medium confidence

Violence

Fighting, weapons, death

Language

Swearing, crude humor

Sexual content

Romance intensity, nudity

LGBTQ+ themes

Presence of characters or themes

Scary or mature

Horror, trauma, heavy themes

Substance use

Alcohol, drugs, smoking

What it offers

Positive messages

Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience

Positive role models

Characters who model good judgment and growth

Educational value

History, science, culture, how the world works

A note for parents

Katherine Rundell's adventure features a rescue mission and investigation into mysterious deaths, creating some suspenseful and darker moments but avoiding graphic content. The story emphasizes justice, courage, and collaboration between protagonists with good intentions, making it suitable for middle-grade readers who enjoy fantasy adventures. While there are hints of danger and loss, the tone remains age-appropriate for the target audience without heavy trauma or intense violence.

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Ready from about age 9.

From about 8, okay with a grown-up nearby.

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  • Suggested for ages 9+.

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From the publisher

Christopher returns to the Archipelago to investigate the mysterious dragon deaths, embarking on a rescue mission alongside a princess seeking justice for her father. Christopher returns to the Archipelago to investigate the mysterious dragon deaths, embarking on a rescue mission alongside a princess seeking justice for her father.

Shelved under

  • JUV001010

ISBN 9798217032822