Knights of the Round Table: A Stepping Stones Classic Chapter

Name: Knights of the Round Table: A Stepping Stones Classic Chapter
Price: 4.54 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 1 (1 reviews)
ISBN: 9780394875798

By: Gwen Gross, Norman Green

Product Description

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Imagine a kingdom of wizards and witches, fire-spitting dragons and dreadful giants. Who can rule this magical land? Who can overcome the powers of evil? King Arthur and the brave Knights of the Round Table! Read six rousing legends of King Arthur and his knights. The grade three reading level and large print puts these time-honored adventures within reach of children long before they can manage Malory's edition. The simple vocabulary retains the spirit of the courtly heroics and colorful pomp. Recommended for ages 6 to 9, grade 3.

Product Information

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Title: Knights of the Round Table: A Stepping Stones Classic Chapter
By: Gwen Gross, Norman Green
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 109
Vendor: Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 1993
Dimensions: 7.67 X 5.20 X 0.37 (inches)

Weight: 3 ounces
ISBN: 0394875796
ISBN-13: 9780394875798
Ages: 7-9
Series: Stepping Stones-Classic
Stock No: WW875796

Publisher's Description

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imagine a mythic kingdom in England of wizards and witches, fire-breathing dragons, and dreadful giants. Who can rule this magical land? Who can overcome the powers of evil? It is the destiny of King Arthur and his noble knights, who protect and serve the people of Camelot. A perfect introduction to the Arthurian legends.

Author Bio

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Gwen Gross is a freelance writer and editor. She began reading the tales of King Arthur as a child, and as research for Knights of the Round Table she read almost every book on the subject, from the earliest medieval versions to the most recent. She is married and lives in New York City with her two children.

Editorial Reviews

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"The grade three reading level and large print puts these time-honored adventures within reach of children long before they can manage Malory's edition. The simple vocabulary retains the spirit of the courtly heroics and colorful pomp."--School Library Journal.