The Knight's Tales Research Paper

The Knight’s Tales are a series of children’s novels based on the Arthurian legends as adapted by Gerald Morris. The author of the Squire’s Tales that are also set in the Arthurian legends universe, Morris writes the Knight’s Tales series in the same setting. However, these novels are meant for younger readers than his previous series as they have the right combination of plumb good writing, authenticity as well as being smart and funny. The series of novels are generally geared towards the preteen readers who may have developed the thirst for the Arthurian novels after having seen them in other media. Written for children between the ages of seven to thirteen the novels can be a great introduction to the great legends given that they are a

With their damsels in distress, the chivalry, shiny metal suits and the high-speed horse chases and races, the novels are delightful depiction of the medieval world of Sir Lancelot. Many readers would have at one time during their childhood played the game of being a knight going off on grand quests or going to war to earn their knighthood. Most people never outgrow their childhood fascination with medieval adventure and these novels may thus be a great fit for anyone who likes to attend the Renaissance Festivals. Whether one believes of the knights as rock stars, librarian, teacher, or parent, there is no better way to get your child an introduction to the Arthurian legends. Aaron Renier makes beautiful graphic illustrations that have been well spaced in the texts to complement the light and fast pace of the plot. They are more like the Princess Bride fantasy novel and are definitely the type of novels that would be best to buy for children before introducing them to the more complex Squire’s Tales. The novels may be read as standalones in no particular order as they do not have a unifying story arc, except for the similarities in the lead characters all of whom are the major and minor knights of the Arthurian