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Igraine the Brave

Cornelia Funke (1998)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads3.9

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

The daughter of two magicians, twelve-year-old Igraine wants nothing more than to be a knight, and when their castle is attacked by a treacherous neighbor bent on stealing their singing magic books, Igraine has an opportunity to demonstrate her bravery.

Is Igraine the Brave appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

Parents should know this is a gentle middle-grade fantasy with mild peril during a castle siege. No violence beyond action-adventure level conflict, and themes celebrate bravery and challenging gender expectations.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will love Igraine's determination to become a knight and her chance to prove herself when her family's castle is under attack.

Tags

Middle Grade FantasyAdventureFamily Story