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Grail Prince

Nancy McKenzie (2003)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.8

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Synopsis

"King Arthur lies dead, struck down along with Mordred, his son and heir, and the greatest knights of Camelot. Of that peerless company, only Lancelot survives, a broken man who has turned his back on Britain and on his forbidden love of Guinevere. Yet one knight, scarcely more than a boy, fights amid the ruins to keep Arthur's dream alive; Galahad, the son of Lancelot."--Back cover.

Is Grail Prince appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Parents should know this book deals with the aftermath of Arthur's death and Camelot's fall, including themes of war, loss, and grief. Violence is present but not graphic, appropriate for middle grade readers interested in Arthurian legend.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, death of parent, and grief (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Kids who love King Arthur stories will enjoy following Galahad as he tries to keep Camelot's dream alive after everyone else has given up.

Tags

Arthurian RetellingHistorical FantasyMedieval Adventure