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The Winter Knights

Paul Stewart;Chris Riddell (2005)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesQuint Saga #2
Setting
CSM age9
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeFriendshipQuestMentor Figure

Hero archetypes

Apprentice

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistMultiple POVs

Tropes

Training ArcMagic AcademyQuestComing of AgeFound FamilyMentor FigurePolitical IntrigueSecondary World

Themes

Coming of AgeEducation and GrowthClass StruggleLoyaltyAdaptationConflict and Resolution

Synopsis

Quint finally begins his training at the Knights Academy, Maris adjusts to life in Undertown, and Sanctaphrax shivers in anticipation of a legendary storm, while a storm of a different kind brews between sky-scholars and earth-scholars.

Is The Winter Knights appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 9 and up.

Middle grade fantasy adventure with mild action and conflict between factions. Contains academy training sequences and storm-related peril appropriate for readers 8-12.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Readers will enjoy following Quint's knight training adventures while Maris navigates a new life in the bustling Undertown.

Tags

Academy FantasyAdventure FantasyStorm and Weather Magic