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Jon Whitcroft’s first day at the boarding school of Salisbury Cathedral is marked by ordinary teenage troubles and an unexpected friendship with Ella. Together, they summon the ghost of Sir William Longspee, hoping the historic knight can defend them against a cadre of menacing ghosts threatening the school. The story blends the mystery of school life with supernatural elements and explores themes of camaraderie and courage in a boarding school setting.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Cornelia Funke
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