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Making of a Knight

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Seven-year-old James wants to be a brave and noble knight like his father. He dreams of the day that he, too, will wear the golden spurs that symbolize knighthood. But before his dreams are realized, James must work for seven years as a page and for seven more as a squire, learning to ride, hunt, and fight.

Awards: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award; Selected as Outstanding by Parent Council

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    • School Library Journal

      September 1, 1998
      K-Gr 4-Readers follow young Sir James to knighthood in this informative picture book. He begins his journey at age seven as a page, working his way up to squire and, after proving himself brave in battle, a knight. Children step into the world of the 1400s, complete with kings, queens, ladies, castles, and silken flags flying. As the boy learns about serving the king, chivalry, weapons, and suiting up for battle, youngsters are treated to captionlike asides that add details on life in the Middle Ages. This book has it all: battles, lavish dinners, jousting, and even romance. It is generously illustrated with detailed oil paintings. O'Brien has done his research; the story and illustrations fittingly portray England of yore. One minor protest: female characters haven't much of a role in this book other than as romantic objects. Still, youngsters clamoring for tales of knights will be pleased to find this accessible volume and may be encouraged to do further reading.-Angela J. Reynolds, West Slope Community Library, Portland, OR

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  • OverDrive Read
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  • English

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  • ATOS Level:5.9
  • Lexile® Measure:760
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:4

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