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Murder at Midnight
(age 9-12) by Avi knights/castles/dragons ... magic ... mystery ... spooky Publisher comments: A plot to overthrow King Claudio is brewing in the Kingdom of Pergamontio. Scholarly Mangus the magician — along with his street-smart and faithful new servant boy, Fabrizio — have been marked as easy scapegoats for the traitor lurking within the king's court. Together, these two unlikely partners must gather clues to solve the mystery and prove their innocence before the stroke of midnight. . . or face death! Intricate plotting, surprise twists, and lively prose make for another suspenseful page-turner that stands alone or sets the stage for MIDNIGHT MAGIC! |
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Igraine the Brave
(age 9-12) by Cornelia Funke princesses ... knights/castles/dragons ... adventure ... fantasy ... magic Princess Igraine dreams of becoming a famous knight just like her great grandfather, but the truth is, life at the family castle is rather boring. Until the nephew of the baroness-next-door shows up. He's got a dastardly plan to capture the castle and claim as his own the wonderful singing spell books that belong to Igraine's magician parents. To make matters worse, at the very moment of the siege, her mom and dad botch a spell, turning themselves into pigs! Aided by a Gentle Giant and a Sorrowful Knight, it's up to Igraine to be brave and save the day--and the books! |
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King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
(age 9-12) by Joshua Hanft magic ... knights/castles/dragons ... folklore A specially adapted version of a story of kings and knights in a time of magic, evil and witchcraft. |
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The Dragonslayers
(age 9-12) by Bruce Coville princesses ... adventure ... fantasy ... knights/castles/dragons A brave squire, an earnest page, and a strong-willed princess set out, each for individual reasons, to try to slay the dragon created to carry out a witch's revenge. |
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The Door in the Wall
(age 9-12) by Margeurite DeAngeli illness/loss ... knights/castles/dragons ... historical Robin, son of a nobleman, has always expected to learn the ways of knighthood, but this destiny is not to be. He falls ill and uses the use of his legs. Abandoned, forlorn, Robin discovers to his surprise that there is more than one way to serve his king. |
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The Castle in the Attic
(age 9-12) by Elizabeth Winthrop magic ... knights/castles/dragons ... fantasy A gift of a toy castle, complete with silver knight, introduces William to an adventure involving magic and a personal quest. sequel: The Battle For the Castle |
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Dragon Rider
(age 9-12) by Cornelia Funke knights/castles/dragons ... fantasy After learning that humans are headed toward his hidden home, Firedrake, a silver dragon, is joined by a brownie and an orphan boy in a quest to find the legendary valley known as the Rim of Heaven, encountering friendly and unfriendly creatures along the way, and struggling to evade the relentless pursuit of an old enemy. |