The fantasy village parallels British villages in a lot of ways, and the strong language is all in British slang, including "bloody," "arse," "git," and "prat. There are two or three quick kisses mentioned briefly, not too yucky for younger tweens. Blows and injuries from tournament fistfighting duels are described in some detail. The novel's set in a fantasy world with frequent peril from scary monsters, and blood is mentioned a lot without being described in detail. Vega Jane, 14, is a strong heroine and worthy successor to THG's Katniss. Think The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter. Parents need to know that prolific, best-selling phenomenon David Baldacci's first young adult book, The Finisher, is a big bite at around 500 pages, but it's a bite that tweens and teens will really sink their teeth into. The 1 New York Times bestselling fantasy novel for all ages by master storyteller David Baldacci - now in paperbackSHE WILL NOT BREAKVega Jane was always. If you have more time, rest for two minutes, then repeat. The answers readers are seeking are few and far between in The Finisher, but when readers do receive any sort of information, it just leads to more questions. Adults also smoke tobacco, called "smoke weed," from pipes called "stick bowls," and unpleasant, menacing characters chew and spit smoke weed.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. The 5-Minute Dumbbell Hell Finisher Workout Perform each exercise for 45 seconds, then rest for 15 seconds. The Finisher is a fantasy-paranormal hybrid with tons of world-building and so expect a ton of info-dumping scattered throughout the book. Adults drink at the pub, and Vega's boss at the factory is described as frequently drunk on "flame water." In an extended conversation with Vega, his drinking is specifically narrated, and he supposes he mostly drinks because it's become a habit.
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