Age rating and parents' guide:The Shamer's Daughter
by Lene Kaaberbøl
Ages 11–14
The Shamer's Daughter by Lene Kaaberbøl is best for children aged 11–14. It has moderate violence, some scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: A brutal murder; threats of torture; children held captive; dragons.
Dina has inherited her mother's gift: when people look into her eyes, they feel the shame of everything they have done wrong. When her mother is called to a castle to judge a murder, Dina is drawn into the case. Invites children to talk about truth, guilt and courage.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Moderate
- Scary moments
- Moderate
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: A brutal murder; threats of torture; children held captive; dragons
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Novel
Reading mood
- Gripping
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