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Synopsis
Determined to find the knight responsible for the terrible deaths of her mother and the Jewish peddler who had given them a home, thirteen-year-old Sarah is helped in her quest by a strange old woman, a magical sword, a young faery, and an unkempt knight with little armor and no horse.
Is The Princess, the Crone, and the Dung-Cart Knight appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This middle grade Arthurian fantasy deals with a young girl seeking justice for her mother's murder, featuring moderate violence (deaths occur but aren't graphically detailed) and themes of grief and vengeance that are age-appropriately handled.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include murder, death of parent, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids will love following Sarah's quest for justice alongside magical helpers including a faery, an enchanted sword, and a mysterious knight.