Synopses & Reviews
"Jinks's alternately hilarious, often poignant novel turns medieval history into fodder for both high comedy and allegory." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)Down on his luck and kicked in the pants one too many times, Pagan Kidrouk arrives on the doorstep of the Templar Knights in medieval Jerusalem, looking for work as a squire. Expecting only a respite from life on the street and a few square meals, the sarcastic sixteen-year-old finds himself hard at work for Lord Roland de Bram — a not-so-exciting life of polishing Lord Roland's armor, laundering his garments, and even training to fight by his side. But as the Infidel Saladin leads his army to Jerusalem, it becomes more and more difficult for Pagan and Lord Roland to decide what action to take or whom to trust. Is a bloody battle for control of the Holy City inevitable?
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"Rich, vivid storytelling, with a sturdy base in historical events, and undercurrents both comic and serious." Kirkus Reviews
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"Action, drama, and humor abound, along with colorful details of life in medieval times." KLIATT
Synopsis
Part One now in paperback!
Down on his luck and kicked in the pants one too many times, Pagan Kidrouk arrives on the doorstep of the Templar Knights in medieval Jerusalem, looking for work as a squire. Expecting only a respite from life on the street and a few square meals, the sarcastic sixteen-year-old finds himself hard at work for Lord Roland de Bram a not-so-exciting life of polishing Lord Roland's armor, laundering his garments, and even training to fight by his side.
But as the Infidel Saladin leads his army to Jerusalem, it becomes more and more difficult for Pagan and Lord Roland to decide what action to take or whom to trust. Is a bloody battle for control of the Holy City inevitable?
Synopsis
Now in paperback the first book of a quartet that introduces Pagan Kidrouk, a down-on-his-luck 16-year-old who arrives on the doorstep of the Templar Knights in medieval Jerusalem, looking for work as a squire.
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In twelth-century Jerusalem, orphaned sixteen-year-old Pagan is assigned to work for Lord Roland, a Templar knight, as Saladin's armies close in on the Holy City.
About the Author
Catherine Jinks has spent most of her life in Australia, where she lives today with her husband and daughter. Her works have garnered numerous awards, including the prestigious Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year. Her most recent book is Evil Genius.