Igraine the Brave - Cornelia Funke
Lighthearted, mild fantasy is giant tween fun.
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- Author:Cornelia Funke
- # of pages: 212
- Publisher:Scholastic Inc.
- Original Publication Date: 10/01/2007
- Genre: Fiction - Fantasy
- Hardcover: $16.99
- Publisher's Recommended Reading Level: 8-12
- Read Aloud: 8
- Read Alone: 9
Parents need to know
Families can talk about an (apparently unintentional) ethical double standard in the story: Much is made of the unfairness of a knight who uses an enchanted spear, yet Igraine is given an enchanted suit of armor and no one thinks that's a problem. Do you agree? If so, what's the difference? Does her armor fit within the code of chivalry presented in the book? If so, then what's wrong with the enchanted spear?
Message
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Violence
Some mild fighting and jousting.
Sex
Language
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Matt Berman
Just before the attack, Igraine's parents accidentally turn themselves into pigs. To restore them in time to defend the castle, Igraine must ride into the mountains to find a giant and bring back some of his hair for the counter-spell. Along the way she'll not only have to deal with giants, but also a dragon and a sorrowful knight.
Is it any good?
There's never a moment when the outcome is in doubt, little suspense, not even any real difficulties that Igraine's family must fight their way through. It's surprising how delightful this can be, especially after so many edge-of-the-seat thriller fantasies, which can leave readers drained and exhausted. Igraine's parents and brother have a wonderfully blithe, blasé attitude to the worst their enemies can throw at them, which is reassuring to young readers and allows them to enjoy the humor without worrying about what terrible thing might happen.
Other choices
Other Books by Cornelia Funke:
The Thief Lord
Inkheart
Dragon Rider
Inkspell
When Santa Fell to Earth
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