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Knight on Horseback

Ann Rabinowitz (1987)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.56

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

AnxietyChronic Illness

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Ghost / Undead Protagonist

Synopsis

Thirteen-year-old asthmatic Edward reluctantly accompanies his family on a trip to England, where he becomes acquainted with the ghost of a historical figure, whose unclear intentions cause Edward some anxiety before that relationship resolves both itself and problems between Edward and his father as well.

Is Knight on Horseback appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A gentle middle grade ghost story where a young asthmatic boy befriends a historical ghost while traveling in England, ultimately improving his relationship with his father. No scary content, appropriate for sensitive readers.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include anxiety and chronic illness.

Who'll love this

A perfect read for kids who love ghost stories that aren't too scary and stories about overcoming fears and family problems.

Tags

Ghost StoryContemporary FantasyHistorical Fiction Elements