Overview
A young knight-in-training has so much to do-learn about arms and armor, assist a squire, attend a medieval banquet, tilt at the quintain-and prepare to be "dubbed!" This is a surefire, nonfiction subject for newly independent readers.
Follows the life and training of a seven-year-old page in England in 1415 who dreams of becoming a squire and hopes someday to be dubbed a knight.
Synopsis
A young knight-in-training has so much to do-learn about arms and armor, assist a squire, attend a medieval banquet, tilt at the quintain-and prepare to be "dubbed!" This is a surefire, nonfiction subject for newly independent readers.
Children's Literature
William lives in England and it is early in the fifteenth century. His father is a knight and he too wants to become a brave fighter. At the age of seven he leaves home to live in another castle where he serves as a page. After years of menial tasks, he also trains at the skills of knighthood and learns to care for the castle knights' armor and armaments. William also learns social graces including music and dance. This nonfiction early reader will be a real treat for young readers. It is made interesting by following the life of young William as he moves from page to squire in pursuit of his dream of knighthood.