About This Book
Dead Upon a Time is a young adult fantasy novel that plunges readers into a dark, fairy tale-inspired world where a sinister kidnapper, a witch, is on the loose. When Kate Hood's grandmother disappears, Kate takes it upon herself to find the witch, a task that becomes even more urgent when a princess is also taken. This book explores themes of bravery, justice, and perseverance in the face of evil. Parents should be aware of the suspenseful and potentially intense nature of the kidnapping and implied 'torments,' making it suitable for mature middle schoolers and high schoolers ready for a darker fantasy adventure.
A sinister kidnapper is on the loose in Kate Hood's world, and when her grandmother disappears from her cottage in the woods, leaving behind tapestries showing the torments being inflicted on the victims, Kate knows she will have to find the witch responsible on her own--that is until the King's daughter is also kidnapped.
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Character Death
Discussion Prompts
1
How does Kate show bravery even when she's scared?
2
What makes the witch such a powerful and sinister antagonist?
3
How do the fairy tale elements enhance the mystery and adventure in the story?
4
What responsibilities does Kate take on when she decides to find her grandmother 'on her own'?
5
How do the tapestries serve as clues, and what do they reveal about the witch's actions?
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