Author Lowell H. Press once again proves that there is still plenty of room in literature for stories featuring mice. Joining the likes of The Tale of Despereaux and Redwall is The Kingdom of the Sun and Moon. Set at the Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna, this charming tale follows two mice brothers, Nesbit and Sommer, in a tale with political intrigue and plentiful action; there are also a few twists to sweeten the pot. In particular, the relationship between the two brothers is a special treat, and there are many resilient characters to admire. This is a great read for younger readers and even adults will find themselves cheering for the small, furry mice as they fight tyranny. The Kingdom of the Sun and Moon is a delightful, little treasure.
This book was sent to Compass Book Ratings for review by Parkers Mill Publishing
Content Analysis:
Profanity/Language: None
Violence/Gore: (Note: Unless specifically noted, the characters and corresponding violence involves animal characters, rather than humans.) Several reports of deaths of family members and others in military service, at the hands of animals, etc.; several verbal threats of harm an death; brief, non-detailed scene in which character observes his father being attacked with implied death; character tackled, bit, scratch, bit through ear; character is chased with a struggle fall, implied death by an animal; general reports of uprising, death, death by starvation; a character kicks, bites, tosses another character; character is taken out die; secondhand reports of death of characters in fights, etc.; scene of peril, chasing, crashing etc. resulting in minor injuries; characters struggle, bite; character staggers, “coughed & sprayed blood” and drops dead (brief); man clubs a cat to knock unconscious; characters are ordered to be killed and a fight ensues; appearance of injured character who recounts struggle with animals; brief fight with biting etc., resulting in a death; report of a body found (torn to pieces); report of death from old age.
Sex/Nudity: None
Mature Subject Matter:
Treason, loyalty, death, tyranny, death of family members, prejudice, bullying.
Alcohol / Drug Use:
None
