The Knights' Tales Collection: Book 1: Sir Lancelot the Great; Book 2: Sir Givret the Short; Book 3: Sir Gawain the True; Book 4: Sir Balin the Ill-Fated

by Gerald Morris Narrated by Steve West

Overview

Many years ago, the storytellers say, the great King Arthur brought justice to England with the help of his gallant Knights of the Round Table.
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Sir Lancelot the Great
Of these worthy knights, there was never one so fearless, so chivalrous, so honorable, so...shiny as the dashing Sir Lancelot, who was quite good at defending the helpless and protecting the weak, just as long as he'd had his afternoon nap.

Sir Givret the Short
Poor Givret: his size makes him so easy to overlook. But there's more to knighthood than height, and before long, Givret's quick thinking lands him a place at the famous Round Table!*
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Sir Gawain the True
The knights didn't always act quite as gallantly as a true knight should. Even King Arthur's nephew, known at that time as Sir Gawain the Undefeated, was too full of himself to accept a token of thanks from a rescued princess! Someone needed to teach Sir Gawain that courtesy and friendship are just as important as strength and courage.
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Sir Balin the Ill-Fated
While most of King Arthur's knights freely chose a life of duty, for Sir Balin the Ill-Fated, destiny was foretold in a prophecy. Still, no matter how dire the task, a loyal and gallant knight never refuses adventure!

Editorial Reviews

MARCH 2013 - AudioFile

Most people have heard of Sir Lancelot the Great, the most famous knight of King Arthur’s court. But how many have heard of Sir Givret the Short, Sir Gawain the True, or Sir Balin the Ill-Fated? These knights are presented in four humorous short stories perfectly performed by Steve West. As the knights carry out their quests, West’s tongue-in-cheek narration brings out the humor, and he gives the characters delightful voices and accents. One hilarious highlight is the sobbing damsel in distress who blubbers incomprehensively while the noble knight waits patiently. Clever wordplay makes this book perfect for audio. The humor and excellent storytelling will delight both children and adults. M.M.G. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171815530
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	02/12/2013
Series:	Knights' Tales
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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