The Perilous Gard
HarperCollins · Paperback · October 29, 2001
In 1558, while exiled by Queen Mary Tudor to a remote castle known as Perilous Gard, young Kate Sutton becomes involved in a series of mysterious events that lead her to an underground world peopled by Fairy Folk—whose customs are even older than the Druids’ and include human sacrifice.
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- Who it’s for
- Layered medieval storytelling with a faith-adjacent frame and a steady, immersive pace.
- Genres
- Historical YA Fantasy, Fairy Tales & Folklore for Teens, Historical YA - Europe
- Published
- HarperCollins, October 29, 2001
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In 1558, while exiled by Queen Mary Tudor to a remote castle known as Perilous Gard, young Kate Sutton becomes involved in a series of mysterious events that lead her to an underground world peopled by Fairy Folk—whose customs are even older than the Druids’ and include human sacrifice.
Medieval Texture
Layered medieval storytelling with a faith-adjacent frame and a steady, immersive pace.
Come here for
- medieval YA, Christian historical, and tale-like textures
- a sustained read with cultural-literacy hooks
Expect
- teen-centered dynamics
- a narrative that leans atmospheric over brisk
Where it sits
| Fairy Tales & Folklore for Teens | 41% |
|---|---|
| Historical YA Fantasy | 40% |
| Historical YA - Europe | 24% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Adventure
- YA Pirate Adventures
- YA Survival Stories
- YA Stories About Boys & Men
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- YA Classics
- Coming of Age
- Historical YA Fantasy
- YA Stories About Girls & Women
- Authors
- Richard J. Cuffari, Elizabeth Marie Pope
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- October 29, 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- YA Adventure