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Available
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Publication
Chronicle Books (2004), Edition: Abridged edition, 52 pages. $17.95.
Description
In 1166 the Saxon knight Ivanhoe returns from the Crusades to a chaotic England ruled by the enemies of the absent King Richard the Lion-Hearted and finds himself disowned and dishonored, forced to fight for his name and the people he loves.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
52 p.; 8.4 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member RebeccaStevens
This is a junior version of the classic tale by Sir Walter Scott. It contains the major points of the story with beautiful illustrations. The pictures look like medieval tapestries. The story tells of a knight who has gone on the Crusades with Richard the Lionheart, only to return in disgrace. He
I love the original Ivanhoe, so I was very happy to find this lovely junior version. It has all the best parts, told in a noble style. The illustrations are magnificent, even if you do not care for the story.
This would be a great introduction to classic literature for a middle school child. It is not a full-length chapter book, but it is longer than most "picture" books. It would also be good to use in a historical theme about medieval England, with knights and castles.
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must prove he is innocent of the charge of treason, win the jousting tournament against the evil knight DuBois Gilbert, rescue the fair damsel, and come to the aid of his king.I love the original Ivanhoe, so I was very happy to find this lovely junior version. It has all the best parts, told in a noble style. The illustrations are magnificent, even if you do not care for the story.
This would be a great introduction to classic literature for a middle school child. It is not a full-length chapter book, but it is longer than most "picture" books. It would also be good to use in a historical theme about medieval England, with knights and castles.
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Pages
52