The Making of a Knight Contributor(s): O'Brien, Patrick (Author), O'Brien, Patrick (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 088106355X ISBN-13: 9780881063554 Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 1998 Annotation: Seven-year-old James desperately wants to be a noble knight like his father. 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. An exciting battle, a lavish feast, a rowdy tournament, and a courtly romance are illustrated with elegant oil illustrations. Full color. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Medieval - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 97036867 |
Lexile Measure: 760 |
Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8.5" W x 10.92" (0.34 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - British Isles |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 36625 Reading Level: 5.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |