Knight with armour.
Alfred Leo Duggan
Knight with armour.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alfred Leo Duggan
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
Here's a secret: being a knight isn't as glorious as the songs say. Roger starts his journey full of hope, but the real crusade reveals shadows no one sings about. And that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This historical novel follows a young knight named Roger through the First Crusades, offering an authentic look at medieval warfare and the harsh realities behind the romanticized tales. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of bravery, disillusionment, and the brutal truth of war during the late 11th century. Parents should note the depiction of battle and historical violence is handled with a realistic but age-appropriate tone.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
Knights
Aileen Weintraub
Knights
Aileen Weintraub
Knight
Deborah Jane Murrell
Knight
Deborah Jane Murrell
Knights (Usborne Beginners)
S.R. Turnbull
Knights (Usborne Beginners)
S.R. Turnbull
Book of Knights
DK Publishing
Book of Knights
DK Publishing
Knights
Adrienne Lee
Knights
Adrienne Lee
Knights
Marty Gitlin
Knights
Marty Gitlin
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0450013731
- Pages
- 303
- Publisher
- New English Library
- Published
- 1973
- Type
- Fiction