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So you want to be a Knight?

By Michael Prestwich
Series: So you want to be
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So You Want to Be a Knight? by Michael Prestwich takes young readers on a journey through the world of medieval knighthood. It explores the lives, training, and adventures of knights with engaging illustrations and historical insights. This informative book invites children to delve into the customs and challenges of becoming a knight in the Middle Ages, all presented in an accessible and entertaining manner.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fascination with medieval times and want to discover what life was like for a knight. It's filled with engaging and educational insights for young readers interested in history and adventure.

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So you want to be a Knight?

Experience life as a medieval knight in this hilarious graphic novel based on a real chivalric manual.

Can you dance as well as you fight? Do YOU know how to somersault into a suit of armour? Read this book and become the bravest KNIGHT ever!

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Do you know how to wield a lance? Can you somersault into a suit of armor? Join Kate, Eddie and Angus as they travel back to the 14th century to see if they have what it takes to become a knight. Tutored by the original author of the Book of Chivalry, they discover the secrets of the chivalric code, receive vital weapons training and learn top tips on how not to die in battle.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500652114

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Takayo Akiyama

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 96

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Graphic Novels Michael Prestwich Series: So you want to be

About the Author

Hannah Pang is an editor with over ten years of publishing experience and the author of The Moon and The Wilderness. Michael Prestwich is a history professor at the University of Durham who has written extensively on the Middle Ages in England. Takayo Akiyama is a Japanese illustrator based in London and the illustrator of previous books in the series, So You Want to Be a Roman Soldier?, So You Want to Be a Viking? and So You Want to be a Ninja?.

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