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Overview"Many years ago, the storytellers say, the great King Arthur brought justice to England with the help of his gallant Knights of the Round Table. Of these worthy knights, there was never one so fearless, so chivalrous, so honorable, so...shiny as the dashing Sir Lancelot, who was quite good at defending the helpless and protecting the weak, just as long as he'd had his afternoon nap. Behold the very exciting and very funny adventures of Lancelot the Great, as only acclaimed Arthurian author Gerald Morris can tell them. AGES 8-12 years AUTHOR When Gerald Morris was in fifth grade he loved Greek and Norse mythology and before long was retelling the stories to his younger sister. He began carrying a notebook in which he kept some of the details related to the different stories. The joy he found in retelling those myths continued when he discovered other stories. According to Gerald Morris, ""I never lost my love of retelling the old stories. When I found Arthurian literature, years later, I knew at once that I wanted to retell those grand tales. So I pulled out my notebook . . . I retell the tales, peopling them with characters that I at least find easier to recognize, and let the magic of the Arthurian tradition go where it will."" In addition to writing Gerald Morris serves as a minister in a church. *" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gerald Morris , Aaron RenierPublisher: Houghton Mifflin Imprint: Houghton Mifflin Dimensions: Width: 13.30cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 19.70cm Weight: 0.091kg ISBN: 9780547237565ISBN 10: 0547237561 Pages: 96 Publication Date: 01 May 2009 Recommended Age: Ages 7-10 Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsRejoice... Morris is finally bringing his terrific recastings of Arthurian legend to a younger audience...More, please. Kirkus, starred review 04/01/08 Kirkus Reviews, Starred ...an ideal fit for early readers...but fans of the legendary characters may find particular delight...irreverent and unabashedly silly. Bulletin May 2008 Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books The art catches the tone of the writing in the often-amusing ink drawings. A promising series debut for young readers. Booklist, ALA Rejoice... Morris is finally bringing his terrific recastings of Arthurian legend to a younger audience...More, please. Kirkus, starred review 04/01/08 Kirkus Reviews, Starred ...an ideal fit for early readers...but fans of the legendary characters may find particular delight...irreverent and unabashedly silly. Bulletin May 2008 Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books The art catches the tone of the writing in the often-amusing ink drawings. A promising series debut for young readers. Booklist, ALA--No Source Rejoice... Morris is finally bringing his terrific recastings of Arthurian legend to a younger audience...More, please. Kirkus, starred review 04/01/08 Kirkus Reviews, Starred .. .an ideal fit for early readers...but fans of the legendary characters may find particular delight...irreverent and unabashedly silly. Bulletin May 2008 Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books The art catches the tone of the writing in the often-amusing ink drawings. A promising series debut for young readers. Booklist, ALA Author Information"When Gerald Morris was in fifth grade he loved Greek and Norse mythology and before long was retelling the stories to his younger sister and then to neighborhood kids. He began carrying a notebook in which he kept some of the details related to the different stories. The joy he found in retelling those myths continued when he discovered other stories. According to Gerald Morris, ""I never lost my love of retelling the old stories. When I found Arthurian literature, years later, I knew at once that I wanted to retell those grand tales. So I pulled out my notebook . . . I retell the tales, peopling them with characters that I at least find easier to recognize, and let the magic of the Arthurian tradition go where it will."" Gerald Morris lives in Wausau, Wisconsin, with his wife and their three children. In addition to writing he serves as a minister in a church." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |