Growing up an orphan in an isolated cottage in the woods, young Terence never expected much adventure. But upon the arrival of Gawain, his life takes a surprising turn. Gawain is destined to become one of the most famous knights of the Round Table. Terence becomes Gawain's squire and leaves his secluded life for one of adventure in King Arthur's court. In no time Terence is plunged into the exciting world of kings, wizards, knights, wars, magic spells, dwarfs, damsels in distress, and enchanters. As he adjusts to his new ...
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Growing up an orphan in an isolated cottage in the woods, young Terence never expected much adventure. But upon the arrival of Gawain, his life takes a surprising turn. Gawain is destined to become one of the most famous knights of the Round Table. Terence becomes Gawain's squire and leaves his secluded life for one of adventure in King Arthur's court. In no time Terence is plunged into the exciting world of kings, wizards, knights, wars, magic spells, dwarfs, damsels in distress, and enchanters. As he adjusts to his new life, he proves to be not only an able squire but also a keen observer of the absurdities around him. His duties take him on a quest with Gawain and on a journey of his own, to solve the mystery of his parentage. Filled with rapier-sharp wit, jousting jocularity, and chuckleheaded knights, this is King Arthur's court as never before experienced.
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Add this copy of The Squire's Tale (the Squire's Tales) to cart. $90.63, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by HMH Books for Young Readers.
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Add this copy of The Squire's Tale (the Squire's Tales) to cart. $105.18, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by HMH Books for Young Readers.
There are sooo many Arthur retellings that you'd think another one to add to the stack would have little distinction. Nuh uh, this one stands out.
Told through the eyes of Gawain's (who Morris portrays marvelously -- I adore this guy -- Gawain I mean) squire, the story has a unique blend of humor and meaning. There are laughs, but there is also 'oomph'. Morris doesn't overpower the reader with this; he just lets the story flow. Good book.
GoluxGirl
Jan 17, 2008
Humorous high adventure
This story is rich in adventure, and is a grand addition to the well-loved but fusty Arthurian cycle. Humble but very able Terrence, talented and headstrong Gawain -- both make excellent role models with their mistakes and triumphs. This novel is swiftly and expertly paced, and told with just the right blend of believable drama and tongue-in-cheek humor. Both Terrence and Gawain have the chance to learn and grow into better young men, change their behaviors, and gain new insights into themselves and others. Not only does Terrence begin to learn about his mysterious family heritage, but since this is also a retelling of how Gawain becomes the Maiden's Knight (see Arthurian tales of the hag Ragnell), it also shows how they learn to better understand a woman's perspective.
