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The stones of Ravenglass

Jenny Nimmo - Author

John Keating - Author

A magical quest begins with Timoken fleeing danger and leaving his sister behind. His journey centres on rescuing friends and finding a home and kingdom of his own.

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Timoken, a lost king a from a secret kingdom, believes he has found a new home in a castle in Britain. But after an evil steward takes control of the castle, Timoken is imprisoned. With the help of Gabar, the talking camel; a mysterious wizard; a friendly dragon; and the magic moon spider's cloak, Timoken escapes and sets off to build a kingdom for his friends to call home for good. As Timoken's journey takes him through the northern forests, he soon realizes he is being followed, and what lurks in the trees could be more dangerous than anything he's faced before. Even with the help of both new friends and old, will Timoken's magic be strong enough to protect those closest to him?

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Book Analysis

At a Glance

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Betrayal· ExplainedTravel· ExplainedRescue· Explained

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Violence and harmFamily disruptionViolence

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Beyond the Cover

betrayaltravelrescuehome

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Themes in Context

Escape and quest

After betrayal and an attack, Timoken flees and sets out to find and rescue friends while seeking a kingdom of his own.Exploratory / explanatory

How the book presents it: The plot is structured around a flight from danger that becomes a quest; the stated aims are rescue and establishing a lasting home.

Talk about: If these aims pull in different directions, how might Timoken decide what to do first?

Why It May Be Worth Reading

The adventure brings together magic, a talking camel, travel and a threatened community. Its focus on rescuing friends and seeking a home may invite conversation about what makes a place feel safe or worth protecting.

What Deserves Attention

Betrayal, an attack, imprisonment and trouble affecting villages are part of the conflict. Timoken also leaves his sister behind when he flees; consider whether this separation may prompt questions or feelings for your reader.

A Conversation Worth Having

If Timoken’s journey raises questions about loyalty, what might make it difficult to help friends while also trying to build a home of one’s own?

Reading Approach

You could read together in short stretches and pause when the journey shifts from escape to rescue. Invite your reader to predict what Timoken might need next, without requiring them to guess the ending.

Confidence & Basis

Theme indicators describe how the book presents a topic; they are not a verdict on the whole book or your family's values. Confidence reflects how much book-specific material was checked. Only part of the book information was available, so some details remain unconfirmed.

What remains unconfirmed

Escape and quest: The ending and how Timoken balances these aims are not established.

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Checked: 1 October 2026.

Relevant to: Escape and quest

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