The Spirit of Adventure
My deare Cousine and Descendante, Edward
I was pleased to receive thy most amyable lettere. My dear lady wyfe Tina and I would welcome thy companye at our new home of Fitzberranger Castle, and for thou to dine with us at your earliest conveniense…
When Victorian ghost Edward Fitzberranger is invited to visit his medieval ancestor Sir Francis, his friends Ruby and Jayden go along too – and they find themselves joining him on an adventure. Sir Francis has been sent by King John to fetch a mystical relic from an ancient and abandoned church. But does he know the true reason for his quest?
Through a spooky forest and across a river, the time-travellers face magical guardians and the powers of the spirit world. Will they ever return to Fitzberranger Castle – and to the present day?
A brand-new Spirits novel from award-winning children’s author Rob Keeley, The Spirit of Adventure is an exciting and suspenseful fantasy adventure quest. Perfect for confident readers, reluctant readers or as a holiday gift. It would also make an excellent class reader, being set in the Middle Ages while looking at some contemporary themes.
Published 28 November 2026 but already available from Troubador Publishing! See Matador button below.
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‘We all like to read different genres of books, but when it comes to children’s books, younger readers love to read stories packed with adventure. Adventure stories are an excellent gateway for middle-grade readers, whether it’s following their brave heroes into unknown lands or even different worlds, solving ancient mysteries or whodunnits, or confronting perilous dangers, they all help young readers dream big. And when it comes to adventures for readers, the best of them don’t just focus on the action and adventure but also delve into friendships, loyalty, and personal growth. The Spirit of Adventure by Rob Keeley captures these qualities within a tale that blends history, fantasy and supernatural mystery into the mix…
The story is very easy to read with clear language and short manageable chapters (perfect for confident and not-so-confident readers). With each stage of their quest [the characters] are met with new obstacles and challenges that they must overcome, which creates a wonderful sense of momentum. It has everything that young readers will love: ghosts, time travel, knights and plenty of action as well as hidden dangers and unexpected twists.
The Spirt of Adventure is a fun middle-grade fantasy novel that is full of adventure, history, mystery, suspense and heart. It delivers an exciting read for young page turners. It has a superb atmosphere that blends different genres well and really captures the imagination.’
-Advance review by Young Page Turners
