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Igraine the Brave

(2007, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Cornelia Funke, Illustrated by Cornelia Funke)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Lighthearted, mild fantasy is giant tween fun.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Some mild fighting and jousting.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Igraine the Brave

Parents need to know that there is little of concern here. There's some mild fighting and jousting, but no one is seriously hurt. This is lighthearted fantasy, mostly played for laughs, in which even the dragons just want to be left alone to live their lives.

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Families Can Talk About

  • 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?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    this book is perfect!!!!!!!! READ IT!!!

    this book is soooooooooo nice and has sooooo much suspence and igraine really is a role model...... this book talks about magic and knights and much much more!!!!!!! i expect everyone to read it!!!!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    I loved it People in year6 7 8 9& 10 at my school love it its got adventure very postitive messages respectable everything parents want in a brilliant book by a brilliant Author

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    An AMAZING book!

    It was very funny with a lot of adventure. My sister also enjoyed it.

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