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Cover of The Ghost of Sir Herbert Dungeonstone

The Ghost of Sir Herbert Dungeonstone

Kate McMullan (2004)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesDragon Slayers' Academy #12
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads4.04
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

HumorAdventureFriendshipHopeful Ending

Protagonist archetypes

Magic Academy CohortEnsemble Cast

Tropes

Magic AcademyQuestGhostFellowshipFish out of WaterFound FamilyComing of Age

Themes

FriendshipGreedSchool LifeJusticeTeamwork

Synopsis

While Headmaster Mordred is trying to impress a new student, who he believes to be the first female at Dragon Slayers' Academy, the ghost of one of the school's founders besieges the halls seeking his stolen gold.

Is The Ghost of Sir Herbert Dungeonstone appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

This lighthearted middle grade fantasy features a ghost seeking stolen gold at a dragon-slaying school. Expect mild peril and comedic situations with no graphic content, strong language, or romance.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will love the funny characters, ghost mystery, and adventure at a school where students learn to face dragons.

Tags

Comedy FantasySchool StoryGhost Story