The creators of the Caldecott Medal book, Saint George and the
Dragon, tell the Arthurian tale of Sir Gareth of Orkney's first
adventure.
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** The Knights of the Round Table were in their glory. When an unknown
stranger visits the castle and asks Kin Arthur's favor, he is allowed to
serve in the kitchen for his meat and bread.
Little does anyone suspect that he is of noble blood and will soon be
knighted by the famous Sir Lancelot. Lush illustrations bring the reader
into the book, as Sir Gareth meets adventures and battles to free a
princess from the fearsome Red Knight of the Plain.
Based on an excerpt from Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte D'Arthur and in
consultation with both the famous Caxton and Winchester texts, this
enduring story of gallant knights in armor, epic battles, and quests
fulfilled has broad appeal for young adventurers.