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qjbrown96's review against another edition
5.0
I can understand why some people can’t handle this book due to the language being of Old English but I think that’s what makes this book all the more better. Pyle did a great job in telling a story as authentically as possible as how it is to become a knight in those days as well as dealing with social status all while telling a story of a young squire reaching knighthood to kill the man who ruined his fathers good name. Very well written and if Pyle’s other stories are up to par with this then he may be one of my favorite authors.
papidoc's review against another edition
4.0
Entertaining and exciting novel set in the middle ages, of a boy's quest to become a knight and restore his father's honor and place among the nobility. Even more, its about the growth and development of a young boy to a man. One of my favorites when I was growing up. Another of my favorites from my youth.
motherteresareads's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite Howard Pyle novel. Just as excellent and relevant a coming-of-age story today as when it was written.
catherinemohs's review against another edition
5.0
Outstanding medieval adventure! Enjoyed the suspense and action.
maya65's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
lollibows's review against another edition
I was reading this with my son and he found it so engaging that he started listening to it without me and finished it without me. I will likely not finish it on my own.
poplartears's review against another edition
4.0
Blake said this book was better than Robin Hood because in addition to all the action there were also "girls". I had to laugh as he explained that there was even a secret rendezvous and that the hero got "busted". Ah well, what is a story about knights without a damsel or two, right?