The classic children's story about a young boy, his toy castle, and a magical adventure that reveals the true meaning of courage When his beloved caretaker Mrs. Phillips tells him she's leaving, William is devastated. Not even her farewell gift of a model medieval castle helps him feel better—though he has to admit it's fascinating. From the working drawbridge and portcullis to the fully-furnished rooms, it's perfect in every detail. It almost seems magical. And when William looks at the silver knight, the tiny figure comes to life in his hand—and tells him a tale of a wicked sorcerer, a vicious dragon, and a kingdom in need of a hero. Hoping the castle's magic will help him find a way to make his friend stay, William embarks on a daring quest with Sir Simon, the Silver Knight—but he will have to face his own doubts and regrets if he's going to succeed. William's story continues in The Battle for the Castle, available as a redesigned companion edition. An IRA-CBC Children's Choice A California Young Reader Medal Winner A Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Winner Nominated for 23 State Book Awards
Presents Viking life and customs and introduces Norse history through portrayal of Earl Knut, an important chieftain, with his family and servants at home, and with his companions raiding nearby lands.
Pack your bag for a fun sleepover in Medieval times! Join two friends and their cheeky ginger cat as they travel back in time. Meet Medieval brother and sister Hubert and Eloise, who invite our heroes into their home. Together, they: Explore the ancient castle and city Dress up as knights Work on the farm Visit a medieval doctor! Enter a jousting tournament Feast with the family And they end their day with a fun sleepover! Discover how Medieval kids lived with this book full of colourful and flashy speech bubbles, fact files and interactive maps. History is made fun and laid out across many pages to give you a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the past. What are the parts of a castle called? What did Barons wear? How did servants bake bread? How did monks and nuns live? What is a Lady’s Favour? What did jesters do? And why did medieval beds have curtains? Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this funny and factual journey through time. This captivating story is a great way to bring the past to life. With engaging illustrations, little readers will really feel like they are living like kids from long ago! Learning about the past has never been so playful and fun. Support their learning and open the window to the past with this vibrant and enjoyable story.
Fall through time...Vacation to England. Check.Haunting castle ruins. Check.Proper English lord for a boyfriend. Well, almost check.Be careful what you wish for...Lucy Merriweather's supposedly perfect boyfriend attempted to murder her during a visit to Blackford Castle. Falling through time to 1300s medieval England, she lands in a tangled heap at the feet of a tarnished grumpy knight with secrets of his own and no time to spare for a crazy damsel in distress.Series Reading Order: Knights Through Time Travel RomancesBook 1: A Knight to RememberBook 2: Knight MovesBook 3: Lonely is the KnightBook 4: Darkest KnightBook 5: Forever KnightBook 6: First KnightBook 7: Last KnightBook 8: My One and Only KnightBook 9: Beyond TimeBook 10: Time After TimeBook 11: A Moonlit KnightBook 12: The Knight Before Christma