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Sebastian Darke

Prince of Fools

by Philip Caveney

Sebastian Darke

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Unknown

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Seventeen-year-old Sebastian Darke teams up with his witty buffalope Max and a quirky band of friends, including a pampered princess and a brave little soldier, as he sets out to win a spot as the royal jester in the court of the wicked King Septimus. Packed with humor, adventure, and medieval magic, their journey is full of unexpected twists and laughter. Together, they face challenges that test their courage and friendship in a fantastical kingdom.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipAdventureHumorFantasy World-BuildingHistorical

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9780385734677
Pages
352
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Published
April 8, 2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
79,153

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Historical - MedievalJuvenile Fiction / Historical / MedievalHumorous StoriesRoyalty (kings queens princes princesses knights etc.)Science Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicJuvenile FictionChildren's 12-Up - Fiction - HistoryChildren: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)Fools and jestersWitchesBuried treasureAdventure and adventurersFictionHumorous storiesSupernaturalHistorical FictionPrincessesJuvenile fictionAdventure and adventurers -- FictionChildren's fictionFools and jesters, fiction