Sir Malcolm and the West Ridge Sconce

By Beth Shortsleeve

With an antique brass falcon key tucked securely under his tunic, ten-year-old knight-in-training Malcolm sets off on an ambitious new expedition across the castle grounds. Heeding Master Finch's stern warning to steer clear of the treacherous quarry bluffs, Malcolm and his faithful Scottish sheepdog, Brody, duck beneath the lower cellars and strike a light.

Entering the dark, vaulted tunnel hidden behind the cider casks, the pair follows the ancient stone passage as it climbs steadily upward toward the West Ridge Sconce. What waits among the high, forgotten fortifications will demand sharp observation, a steady hand, and the quiet courage of a true protector of the realm.

Filled with timeless pastoral charm, gentle suspense, and loyal companionship, Sir Malcolm and the West Ridge Sconce is the third installment in the Sir Malcolm the Brave series, crafted for early independent readers and family read-alouds.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HJYV55BS
• ISBN13: 9798182778169
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Beth Shortsleeve Publishing
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 6 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5