The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True (The Knights’ Tales Series) by Gerald Morris
What is a vow? In olden days, vows were promises that were never broken. Knights made them to their lords, lords to their kings, and kings to their peoples. But is their more to chivalry than just being able to keep your promises? How important is courtesy? Sir Gawain the True takes a look at one knight’s lesson in just what it means not only to be a knight but to also be a friend.
The book combines several legends into one complete tale. The story is broken up into very easy to read chapters that each tell a logical part of the events. If you are looking for a book to read to a classroom, or perhaps at bedtime, this book would be great for either purpose.
I loved how the author cut the violence out of the book without taking away anything from the story. I have always found long, wordy fight scenes took away from a good story. Apparently the author thought the same, and the story of Sir Gawain the True is much better for it! Additionally, the illustrations by Aaron Renier add a lot of flavor and humor to the book, with just enough detail to expand the story without drawing attention away from it.
Overall this is a great book with a lot of meaning to it. It makes a great introduction to the Arthurian Legends while at the same time being humorous and carrying a great lesson for kids.
Description:In the third installment in the Knights’ Tales series, Gerald Morris tells the laugh-outloud tale of King Arthur’s most celebrated knight, and nephew, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. With lively illustrations by Aaron Renier, Morris creates a captivating and comical medieval world that teems with humor and wonder.
This chapter book is sure to set young readers on another rollicking and hilarious Arthurian adventure!
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