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Synopsis
The Ghost Kings is a 1908 mystery-adventure novel by H Rider Haggard, set on the borders of Zululand in Africa. In this story Mr. Rider Haggard returns to the manner of his earlier romances to such good purpose that, despite its length and somewhat episodic character, interest is kept up from beginning to end
Is The Ghost Kings appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Early 20th-century adventure novel set in colonial Africa featuring action, cultural encounters, and period-appropriate attitudes toward race and colonialism that require historical context.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include violence, colonization, and racism.
Who'll love this
Young readers who enjoy classic adventure stories with mystery elements and exotic settings will find an engaging quest narrative.