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A & C Black Publishers LtdPublication date
1st December 2009ISBN
9781408106181Children's Author 'Like-for-Like' recommendations
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Terry Deary's Knights' Tales: The Knight of Swords and Spooks
Terry Deary
Part of the 'Knights' Tales' Series
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A brilliantly exciting series from the pen of the master of books that are funny as well as based on historical events. Terry Deary has no equal in his ability to make history fun, whether it’s through his Horrible History Series or through this Knights’ Tales series. Sticks and Straw is an unusual tale, based on a real medieval knight and his faithful servant. It’s full of dark humour and dry wit and is perfect for encouraging reading with those children who are just beginning to explore reading alone. It’s also a great book to read aloud to your children.Other titles in the Knights’ Tale series include, The Knight of Silk and Steel, The Knight of Spurs and Spirits and The Knight of Sticks and Straw.
Synopsis
Terry Deary's Knights' Tales: The Knight of Swords and Spooks by Terry DearyYoung George is suspicious when his unloving father announces that he will be a squire to King Richard III. It is not long before he finds out that he is really a hostage to guarantee his father's loyalty to the king. After one failed escape attempt, George believes his tragic fate to be sealed. He isn't counting on the heroics of his faithful servant, Robin, who shows he will do anything to protect his young master. The king's allies are not so loyal and the future of England is about to change forever. An unusual tale, based on a real medieval knight, this story is full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit.
Reviews
'I wish there had been Horrible Histories when I was young; Terry Deary has done so much to make the past fun and accessible...we can only hope this prolific and entertaining author keeps up the good work.'Birmingham Post (January 2010)
'...exciting and amusing tale based on real people. Large print and lots of pictures encourage new readers onto novely size books.'
Primary Times
- Somerset (February/March 2010) 'Based on historic fact, this exciting, funny story, with big print and pen-and-wash illustrations, is the perfect bedtime read for seven-plus.
Irish Examiner (February 2010)
'Ben [aged 6] was intrigued by the title of this book and couldn't wait to read it. Once he started he was so engrossed he read it in one go.'
Kidaround Magazine (Spring 2010)
'Terry Deary continues to make history come alive...a very effective vehicle for transporting readers back to the past and, in keeping with Deary's other stunning work, it will grab readers at an age when they might otherwise switch of from History.'
Books for Keeps(May 2010)
About The Author
Terry Deary is the author of more than 140 books, published in thirty-three languages. His writing has included fiction for middle-grade and young-adult readers, true mystery stories, and popular nonfiction series’ including Horrible Histories, which has sold five million copies worldwide. His numerous accolades include the Blue Peter “Best Non-Fiction Author of the Century” award in the UK.
Q+A with Terry Deary
Favourite Hero: Guy Fawkes
Favourite Monster: The Chimera
Your weapon of choice: Machine Gun
Special Secret Power: Invisibility
Favourite Fight scene: Gladiators
Goodie or baddie: Baddie
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