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Sir Dalton and the Shadow Heart

Chuck Black (2009)

SubgenreParanormal Romance
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesThe Knights of Arrethtrae #3
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.46
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

CaptivityViolence

Positive tags

AdventureCourageRedemption ArcSurvivalFriendship

Hero archetypes

Knight / WarriorCaptive / Prisoner

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Captivity EscapeKnight's QuestGood vs EvilSpiritual JourneyTraining ArcMentor Figure

Themes

FaithCouragePerseveranceSpiritual WarfareGood vs EvilPersonal GrowthRedemption

Synopsis

While on a mission, Sir Dalton is captured by an evil Shadow Warrior, but even though he is bruised and beaten, he refuses to submit to his captor and initiates a daring escape that could lead to his death.

Is Sir Dalton and the Shadow Heart appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This Christian allegorical fantasy features medieval combat and captivity scenes with moderate intensity. The spiritual warfare themes are age-appropriate for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Readers will love following Sir Dalton's daring escape from an evil captor in this action-packed adventure about courage and faith.

Tags

Christian FantasyAllegorical FantasyAction AdventureMoral Fiction