Synopses & Reviews
Determined to find the knight responsible for the terrible deaths of her mother and the Jewish peddler who had given them a home, thirteen-year-old Sarah is helped in her quest by a strange old woman, a magical sword, a young faery, and an unkempt knight with little armor and no horse.Determined to find the knight responsible for the deaths of her mother and the Jewish peddler who had given them a home, thirteen-year-old Sarah is helped by a strange old woman and an unkempt knight with little armor and no horse.
Review
The plot is filled with action, with enchantments, battles, hidden identities, faeries, magic, and above all fun.
KLIATT
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"Readers looking for page-turning adventure, a strong heroine, and some fun will find it all here." School Library Journal
"The novel is driven by a keen sense of justice and lightened by droll wit. A terrific cast of characters energizes the story, which plays out against a colorful, well-developed historical background." Booklist, ALA
"Another humorous and suspenseful tale of knightly intrigue ." Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Meet thirteen-year-old Sarah, who has been living on her own and searching for the knight who was responsible for her mothers death. Her quest for revenge leads to an even greater adventure when she witnesses Queen Guinevere being kidnapped. Soon Sarah finds herself accompanying Sir Gawain and Squire Terence on a remarkable journey to rescue the queen. Join Sarah on her inspiring quest to avenge her familys death.
Synopsis
Meet thirteen-year-old Sarah, who has been living on her own and searching for the knight who was responsible for her mother's death. Her quest for revenge leads to an even greater adventure when she witnesses Queen Guinevere being kidnapped. Soon Sarah finds herself accompanying Sir Gawain and Squire Terence on a remarkable journey to rescue the queen. Join Sarah on her inspiring quest to avenge her family's death.
About the Author
When Gerald Morris was in fifth grade he loved Greek and Norse mythology and before long was retelling the stories to his younger sister and then to neighborhood kids. He began carrying a notebook in which he kept some of the details related to the different stories. The joy he found in retelling those myths continued when he discovered other stories. According to Gerald Morris, "I never lost my love of retelling the old stories. When I found Arthurian literature, years later, I knew at once that I wanted to retell those grand tales. So I pulled out my notebook . . . I retell the tales, peopling them with characters that I at least find easier to recognize, and let the magic of the Arthurian tradition go where it will." Gerald Morris lives in Wausau, Wisconsin, with his wife and their three children. In addition to writing he serves as a minister in a church.