Adam Gidwitz: The Inquisitor’s Tale (Suggested Grades 5–8)

Adam Gidwitz’s illustrated historical fantasy follows three children and a dog through medieval France in 1242. Its multiple narrators support study of perspective, character development, and literary structure, alongside discussion of friendship, religious differences, prejudice, and persecution.

• Subject: Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, Medieval History
• Suggested Grade Level: Grades 5–8
• Format: Illustrated Chapter Book, Historical Fantasy
• Author: Adam Gidwitz
• Illustrator: Hatem Aly
• Full Title: The Inquisitor’s Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog
• Setting: France, 1242
• Additional Resources: Historical note and bibliography

Content Note: Includes religious persecution, violence, and threats to children. Adult guidance is recommended for discussion of these themes.