Children's
Tale of the Mandarin Ducks
1997·40 pages
A Japanese folktale of mandarin ducks separated by a cruel lord, saved by a compassionate couple.
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A Japanese folktale of mandarin ducks separated by a cruel lord, saved by a compassionate couple.
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Wrtitten by Newbery Medalist Katherine Paterson with painting by Caldecott winning illustrators Leo and Diane Dillon A beautiful mandarin duck is captured and caged by a greedy lord who wants to show off the bird's magnificent plumage. But the wild creature pines for his mate
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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No sexual content present.
Violence & gore
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Brief mentions of beating and a death sentence by drowning; not graphic.
Profanity
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No profanity present.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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Minor magical elements with ducks in disguise; not occult-focused.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Subtle themes of compassion vs. greed in a feudal setting.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Animal cruelty with a duck caged and separated; human suffering under a cruel lord.
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