This was a great book to read with the kids. Not too scary, or violent. Fairly feminist, about a girl who wants to become a knight. She sees the largest barrier there as her magician's lineage rather than her gender, though we find out later in the book that female knights are rare, and they are compelled by chivalry to protect fair maidens now and again. Overall, a sweet, nonthreatening book with a strong girl as the main character.