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The Barefoot Book of Knights (Book & CD)

The Barefoot Book of Knights (Book & CD)

by Giovanni Manna (Illustrator), Giovanni Manna (Illustrator), John Matthews (Author)

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    Illustrated 2005

    $3.40
Synopsis

Young Tom of Warwick misses the familiar surroundings of home when he goes to the castle to become a page and to learn about knighthood and chivalry. His new surroundings seem cold and unfriendly, but he soon encounters kindly Master William, the armourer, whose action-packed stories of brave men and valiant deeds inspire Tom and his fellow pages to work hard in the hope of one day becoming knights themselves. Tom's adventures, and the stories he hears from Master William about knights from many traditions will recreate life in a medieval castle in a way that will both inform and entrance young readers and provide an opportunity for discussing the moral questions around combat and warfare both in the past and today. Comes with audio CD read by Anthony Stewart Head.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 80
 Edition: New Ed
 Publisher: Barefoot Books Ltd
Published: 29 Jul 2005
ISBN 10: 1841480169
ISBN 13: 9781841480169
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years

Author Bio
John Matthews is a master storyteller and draws from his wide experience of folk tales to find stories that will be new to many young readers. He is the author of numerous highly acclaimed books on Arthurian legends and Celtic mythology, and has co-written a number of books with his wife Caitlin. John is also the author of The Barefoot Book of Giants, Ghosts and Goblins (1999) and The Wizard King & Other Spellbinding Tales (1998), published by Barefoot Books. Giovanni Manna's distinctive illustrative style has been exhibited worldwide, and in 1996 he won first prize at Italy's Chioggia International Exhibition. This is Giovanni's fifth title for Barefoot Books, joining First Morning: Poems About Time (2001), Someone I Like: Poems About People (2000), You and Me (2000) and The Barefoot Book of Giants, Ghosts and Goblins (1999). He currently lives in Bologna. Anthony Head was born in Camden, North London, England, to an actress and documentary producer. He and his elder brother, Murray - also an accomplished actor and musician - grew up in Hampton. Anthony combined his musical and acting talents with a variety of stage roles such as Frank N Furter in the Rocky Horror Show and Freddie Trumper in Chess. However, it was the will they/won't they romance played out in the series of commercials for Gold Blend coffee in the 1980s that brought Anthony into the public eye. More recently, his best-known role has been as Giles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer, a series which has become a worldwide success. Anthony currently lives near Bath with his partner Sarah and their two daughters.