The Poisoned King
Katherine Rundell
Released 2025
Content report card
What's inside
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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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.
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- JUV001010
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