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Pitch Knight: Curse of the Ebony Dagger is an adventurous and captivating novel that takes readers on an exciting journey filled with mystery, danger, and magic. The story follows the courageous Pitch Knight, who embarks on a quest to break the curse of the notorious Ebony Dagger, a cursed weapon that brings darkness and despair to its wielder. Pitch Knight, a skilled warrior with a troubled past, is chosen by destiny to be the protector of his kingdom. When the Ebony Dagger falls into the wrong hands, Pitch Knight is entrusted with the task of finding and destroying it. Little does he know that breaking the curse is not as easy as it seems, and his loyalty, bravery, and wit will be put to the ultimate test. As Pitch Knight ventures into the treacherous lands, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, both friends and foes.

As Pitch Knight ventures into the treacherous lands, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, both friends and foes. He forges alliances with powerful wizards, cunning thieves, and honorable knights, who aid him in his mission to break the curse. However, he also faces sinister adversaries, dark sorcerers, and a secret society determined to use the Ebony Dagger for their own nefarious purposes.

The witch on the thirteenth floor

The 13th Floor: A Ghost Story , by Sid Fleischman (Greenwillow, 1995, middle grade, 131 pages)

Sid Fleischman recently passed away, leaving behind a rich legacy of stories. Today's Timeslip Tuesday is one of these.

Contrary to what the title indicates, there are no ghosts in this story. Instead, it is a time travel tale, and quite a fun one too. Young Buddy Stebbins and his older sister Liz, a lawyer, are newly orphaned and facing a mountain of debt; soon they must sell their family home. If they had the treasure of their pirate ancestor, things would be different, but it was lost way back at the end of the 17th century.

Then a message comes from the past, and is picked up by their answering machine (!). A girl's voice urges her family to make haste to the thirteenth floor of an old building downtown, to save her from a great calamity. Liz dismisses the message as a joke, but when she doesn't come home the next day, Buddy heads off downtown himself, to see if she got off at the non-existent thirteenth floor.

And he finds himself on board his ancestor's pirate ship in 1692, heading for Boston just in time for the hysteria of the witch trials to begin! Reunited with Liz on shore, the two of them must save their ancestor, ten year old Abigail, from being hung as a witch. and perhaps, while they're back in time, find out where the treasure is hidden.

It's a fun, fast read. Fleischman keeps the ball rolling with brisk pacing. No setting ever lasts for long--from ship to long boat to Boston Harbor to witch trial, Buddy's time in the past zooms by. And this is fine--it is an adventure, after all. There is not much overt characterization, yet Buddy is still a perfectly believable kid (except, perhaps, for his rather blasé attitude toward his adventures. I would have been a wreck).

This would be a great book to give the kid who loved The Magic Treehouse books, or the A-Z Mystery series when they were younger, or who enjoys Scieszka's Time Warp Trio. It has the same relaxed improbability that makes for a pleasantly diverting read. (But I wouldn't recommend it to myself--it never once stirred any emotion in me. For that matter, neither do the Magic Treehouse books).

Timeslip-wise: There is no attempt to actually explain why the thirteenth floor leads to the past. The thirteenth floor as liminal space that doesn't exist in the real world is a fascinating concept, but awkwardly unrelated to a. pirates b. witch trials c. anything else in the book. So it calls for more suspension of disbelief than the majority of time travel books.

Experience of the past-wise: some comments on differences in material culture, and some minimal instruction about the witch trials, but mainly the past is there to provide Adventure. However, it makes the witch trials sound really interesting, and so would segue nicely into some non-fiction reading. Buddy and his sister fit remarkable easily into the 17th century world, with no troublesome details of costume, custom, or accent to bother them, unless the author chooses to bring some such detail forward for effect (this really bugged one kid reader who gave it a one star review on Amazon).

As I said, suspension of disbelief is called for. and if that can be achieved, all is well.

Throughout the novel, the curse of the Ebony Dagger casts a shadow over Pitch Knight's journey, challenging his resolve and pushing him to his limits. The curse not only affects the physical well-being of its wielder but also corrupts their mind and soul, driving them to commit unspeakable acts. Pitch Knight must resist the allure of the Dagger's power and find a way to restore balance and peace to his kingdom. As the plot unfolds, readers are drawn into a world of enchantment and danger. They are immersed in fantastical landscapes, epic battles, and heart-racing confrontations. The author skillfully weaves together elements of fantasy, adventure, and mystery, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Pitch Knight: Curse of the Ebony Dagger is a captivating tale that explores themes of power, redemption, and the choices we make in the face of darkness. It is a story that reminds us of the importance of inner strength, friendship, and the battle between good and evil. Through its vivid descriptions, exciting plot twists, and relatable characters, the novel grips readers and leaves them eagerly awaiting the next installment in Pitch Knight's epic journey..

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