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King Arthur's Daughter

Vera Chapman (1976)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Three Damosels #3
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.49

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Synopsis

A magical glimpse into the legendary age of Arthurian chivalry. Ursulet, daughter of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, captured by Saxons and doomed to lose her family and her heritage... Knightly chivalry is beset by Dark Age barbarity in this richly woven tapestry of heroes and heroines, monsters and saints, temptresses and magicians.

Is King Arthur's Daughter appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This Arthurian retelling features a female protagonist captured by Saxons, facing Dark Age violence and losing her family. Expect moderate fantasy combat and perilous situations, but no sexual content or strong language.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy following King Arthur's daughter on her quest to reclaim her heritage while facing knights, monsters, and magic in a medieval world.

Tags

Arthurian LegendHistorical FantasyFeminist RetellingSword and Sorcery