BOOK INFORMATION
TITLE – Young Knights of the Round Table: The King’s Ransom
SERIES – Book I
AUTHOR – Cheryl Carpinello
GENRE – Middle Grade Arthurian Legend
PUBLICATION DATE – 2016/2012
LENGTH (Pages/# Words) – 120 Pages
DISTRIBUTOR – Bublish, Inc.
PUBLISHER – Beyond Today Educator
COVER ARTIST – Berge Design
Formats – paperback, ebook
BOOK SYNOPSIS
Three friends. Three quests. Three mysterious predictions.
In medieval Wales, eleven-year-old Prince Gavin, thirteen-year-old orphan Philip, and fifteen-year-old blacksmith's apprentice Bryan are brought together in friendship by one they call the Wild Man. When an advisor to the king is killed and a jewelled medallion is stolen from the king's treasury, the Wild Man is accused of the theft and murder. Filled with disbelief at the arrest of the Wild Man, the three friends embark upon a knight's quest to save their friend's life. To succeed, the three must confront their fears and insecurities, and one of them will have to disclose the biggest secret of all. Join Gavin, Philip, and Bryan on their quest and share the adventures that await them in the land of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
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AUTHOR BIO
I am a retired high school English teacher. A devourer of books growing up, my profession introduced me to writings and authors from times long past. Through my studies and teaching, I fell in love with the Ancient and Medieval Worlds. Now, I hope to inspire young readers and those Young-at-Heart to read more through my Tales & Legends for Reluctant Readers set in these worlds.
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EXCERPT
Prince Gavin
Gavin’s
gaze was drawn back to the castle’s battle-scarred walls and the heavily armed
guards. The evil emanating from the structure surrounded and held him captive,
like a lone deer surrounded by hungry wolves in the dead of winter, unable to
move, its eyes glassy with fear, its limbs frozen by the hypnotic gleam of the
wolves’ yellow eyes. Even knowing its life was ending, the deer wouldn’t break
and run. So Gavin sat frozen in front of the castle.
The
enormity of his quest enveloped Gavin and he sighed. Continuing on meant he
might save the Wild Man, but he might put himself in danger as well. King
Edward was his father’s enemy and possibly responsible for Aldred’s murder. If
Gavin were caught, Edward wouldn’t treat him kindly. The young prince summoned
his courage and focused on the Wild Man. It had seemed so simple last night in
the company of Bryan and Philip.
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