Status
Available
Call number
Genres
Collection
Publication
Holiday House (1993), Edition: Reprint, Paperback, 32 pages
Description
A retelling of the Arthurian legend of how Sir Gareth becomes a knight and rescues the lady imprisoned by the fearsome Red Knight of the Red Plain.
User reviews
LibraryThing member eecnelsen
This book retells the first part of "The tale of Sir Gareth of Orkney." Gareth is knighted by Sir Lancelot. The guy also gets the girl. The story has clear crisp illistrations. Children would find the story intresting it has all the makings of a great tale.
LibraryThing member bsturdevant06
This is a good example of legend. It is a story that has been passed down for generations. It probably has some truth in the background. King Arthur probably really lived, but I doubt this story happened as it is told. The character of Sir Orkney is a static character. Although he portrays himself
Media: line and fill watercolo
Show More
differently though out the book it is really peoples reaction to him not him that changes. Media: line and fill watercolo
Show Less
LibraryThing member kkcrossley
A retelling of a King Arthur tale. Tells how Gareth brother to Gawian, disguises himself as a kitchen boy to get closes to King Arthur and become a knight. He rescues the damsel in distress from the Red Knight.
Subjects
Awards
BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (1990)
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades 4-8 — 1992)
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (10th Edition: 1988-1992)
Language
Original publication date
1990
Physical description
32 p.; 9.84 inches
ISBN
0823410633 / 9780823410637
Local notes
Retells the first part of 'The Tale of Sir Gareth of Orkney', which first appeared in Malory's Le Morte D'Arthur. The noble Gareth vanquishes the dreaded Knight of the Red Plain and wins the hand of a fair maiden.