Midsummer Knight

Description

A mysterious forestA faerie kingdomA greedy villainA clash of swordsA knight to the rescueOn a morning of midsummer magic the Bear discovers an enchanted world in the heart of the forest. But there is treachery at work and the Bear is swept up in a sinister plot that lands him in the palace dungeons. After masterminding a crafty escape he leads his new friends into a royal battle - but what hope do they have once swords are drawn?Midsummer Knight is a swashbuckling story of friendship and courage.An irresistible companion to the internationally acclaimed wordless picture book The Boy, the Bear, the Baron, the Bard.Praise for The Boy, the Bear, the Baron, the Bard: This joyous romp encourages the reader to embark on a journey that involves twists and turns, tangents and ideas. Gregory Rogers is a remarkable illustrator.' Magpies, Australia a tour de force, entertaining and full of movement.' The Children's Bookseller, UK The well-paced events are entertaining, the setting is atmospheric, and the characters are drawn with humor, affection, and style.' The Horn Book, USA

Reviews

'Sometimes you don't need words to tell a story...Midsummer Knightis a swashbuckling story of friendship and courage. An irresistible companion to the internationally acclaimed wordless picture book,The Boy, the Bear, the Baron, the Bard.' Courier Mail'Here's a splendid children's book which not only tells a clear story through engaging pictures, but encourages the reader to create their own dialogue, details and subplots...illustrations are humorous, busy, detailed and a joy to follow.'Advocate, 30 Sept 2006