The Barefoot Book of Knights (Book & CD)

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

• Used

  Illustrated
  2009

  $4.15

  Being a good knight is harder than it seems! Not only do you need a brave heart, a strong arm, and a keen eye, but also, you need to know your weaknesses, cooperate with others, and be undaunted by defeat. In this story-within-a-story we join young Tom of Warwick as he embarks on his noble adventure of becoming a knight. Under the guidance of Master William, Tom learns the ways of knighthood, comforted by the legends of those who've come before him. Stories in this collection hail from Britain, Germany, Russia, Brittany, France, Japan, and Persia. It is written and collected by John Matthews, expert in Celtic and Arthurian legend and history and the author of Arthur of Albion (HB: 9781846860485) and the New York Times best-seller Pirates books (Carlton). This multicultural collection is framed by a story about an aspiring knight, whose values children can relate to as they delve into these fascinating tales.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2002

  $3.25

  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.