Books like The Knight Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Barbara Shook Hazen
Sir Fred, a valiant knight at the castle, harbors a deep fear of the dark—nyctophobia—an affliction that hides behind his confident exterior. When the castle bully learns of Fred’s secret terror, he provocatively sows discord between the knight and his companion, Lady Wendylyn, hoping to exploit Fred’s vulnerability. In the face of bullying and self‑doubt, Fred and Wendylyn must work together to overcome their anxieties and prove that courage can triumph over fear.
Themes of friendship, bullying, and confronting one’s anxieties weave through this engaging story, offering young readers a relatable lesson about standing up to peer pressure and facing hidden fears.
First publish date: June 1, 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Barbara Shook Hazen
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