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Sent

Margaret Peterson Haddix (2009)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Missing #2
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.94

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Synopsis

Jonah, Katherine, Chip, and Alex suddenly find themselves in 1483 at the Tower of London, where they discover that Chip and Alex are Prince Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury, imprisoned by their uncle, King Richard III, but trying to repair history without knowing what is supposed to happen proves challenging. Author's note includes historical facts about the princes and king.

Is Sent appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Kids travel to 1483 London and discover two friends are the Princes in the Tower, historically imprisoned by their uncle. Mild peril and historical danger but age-appropriate for middle grade readers interested in history and mystery.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity and political violence.

Who'll love this

A time-traveling adventure where kids discover their friends are actually missing princes from history and must figure out how to save them.

Tags

Time TravelHistorical FictionMysteryAdventure