Content levels
Trigger warnings
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Tropes
Synopsis
Eleven-year-old Jon Whitcroft and new friend Ella summon the ghost of Sir William Longspee, who may be able to protect Jon from a group of ghosts that threatens him harm from the day he arrives at Salisbury Cathedral's boarding school. Includes historical notes.
Is Ghost Knight appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This middle grade ghost story features supernatural threats and peril as a boy is menaced by dangerous spirits, but violence remains mild and age-appropriate. The protective ghost knight and friendship themes provide reassurance.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death.
Who'll love this
Kids who love spooky mysteries and adventure will enjoy this story about a boy who befriends a ghost knight to protect him from threatening spirits at his new boarding school.