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El Caballero Fantasma (2011)

by Cornelia Funke(Favorite Author)

3.69 of 5 Votes: 5

languge

English

genre

Paranormal Fantasy

publisher

Fondo de Cultura Económica

review 1: 3 and 1/2 star I thought this was a great children's book. Excellent writing, fun characters, great narrator. I liked that it was told from a boys perspective because so many children's and young adult literature is from a girls. I think any 10+ old boy would love this book. It is a little graphic for children's book and rather frightening in some parts so be aware of that if you are giving it to a child to read. I feel that the story wrapped up to easily with not much in depth story development but for a children's book I think it was great.
review 2: Cornelia Funke writes original, beautifully crafted stories. I got lost in the romance, adventure, and emotions of this ghost story that ties medieval England and its noble (and not-so-noble) character to the... more present day. I loved the characters, both alive and dead. Vengeance, family honor, courage, and everlasting love were explored beautifully and believably in this story. Jon's personal struggles with a soon-to-be stepdad were woven into the tale in a way that will resonate with younger readers. A few swearwords like "bastard" and "hell" gave me caution for a K-5 library, but to keep this story from my shelves would be a crime. less

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