![]() ![]() Despite a climactic battle against a magical empress who controls ivy, the level of violence is lower than in previous volumes. A satisfying blend of fantasy, adventure story, eco-fable and political satire with broad appeal especially recommended for preteen boys. ![]() There's only minor cursing (a couple of instances of "damn"), no sexual content, and only passing references to smoking and alcohol. ![]() It brings many story strands together for a satisfying conclusion and displays favorite characters in a new light. This is presumably the first book in a series, and there’s a lot of setup. Parents need to know that Wildwood Imperium is the concluding volume of the trilogy begun in Wildwood by Colin Meloy (lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the folk-rock band the Decemberists). One problem: the plot occasionally slows to the speed of a 1974 Schwinn. Reviews arent verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when its identified Experience the epic world of Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis’s highly acclaimed New York Times. These episodes are only mentioned in passing.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. ![]() An underage character mentions having drunk wine on one occasion, schoolgirls smoke illicit cigarettes, and some adults (and giant birds) celebrate with "blackberry wine" and "poppy beer," whatever that might be. ![]()
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