A bullied boy named Bastian escapes into a magical book, becoming a hero in the crumbling world of Fantastica where he must harness imagination to save it from the Nothing.
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A bullied boy named Bastian escapes into a magical book, becoming a hero in the crumbling world of Fantastica where he must harness imagination to save it from the Nothing.
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For use in schools and libraries only. Shy, awkward Bastian is amazed to discover that he has become a character in the mysterious book he is reading and that he has an important mission to fulfill.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No sexual content present
Violence & gore
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Adventurous perils including a horse's emotional death in a swamp; confrontations with monsters and destructive forces, but not graphically detailed
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation
Religious content
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Subtle influences from anthroposophy in themes, but no overt rituals or devotion
Magic & witchcraft
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Central fantasy magic including wish-granting amulets, mythical creatures, and world-building spells; not framed as occult rituals
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Themes warning against abusing power and using fantasy to escape rather than improve reality; critiques modern technological society
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Bullying and emotional neglect of the protagonist; animal suffering including a horse's traumatic death; themes of grief and loss
Other
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