Peter and Wendy
Adventure fantasy with sword fights, character deaths, intense danger throughout, and strongly dated attitudes toward race and gender roles.
Reads at 6th-8th grade
Intensity GentleModerateIntenseHeavy
Content to Know About
Death
Children face genuine mortal peril through drowning, sword fights, and pirate violence.
Violence
Children face genuine mortal peril through sword fights, shootings, and attempted murders.
Peril
Children face genuine mortal danger including arrow wounds, drowning threats, and pirate attacks.
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Is This Book Right for Your Child?
Good fit if: Your child enjoys classic adventure tales and can handle themes of death, violence, and outdated cultural portrayals.
Wait if: They're sensitive to intense peril, death themes, or are disturbed by dated racial and gender stereotypes.