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The Kitchen Knight: A Tale of King Arthur

by Margaret Hodges

A young Arthurian knight’s first quest

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A young Arthurian knight’s first quest

Sir Gareth begins as an unknown guest at King Arthur’s castle, serving in the kitchen before his noble birth is recognized. His first adventure leads to knighthood under Sir Lancelot and a quest to free a princess from the Red Knight of the Plain. Margaret Hodges draws on an episode from Malory’s Le Morte D’Arthur, with reference to the Caxton and Winchester texts, bringing a classic Arthurian legend into a picture-book format accompanied by illustrations.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
  • Young readers who enjoy quests, knights, and legendary battles
  • Families introducing children to stories drawn from Arthurian legend

Themes

Arthurian legendKnighthood and noble identityQuests and battles

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Book overview

The creators of the Caldecott Medal book, Saint George and the Dragon, tell the Arthurian tale of Sir Gareth of Orkney's first adventure.

 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.
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