The Beatryce Prophecy
Written by Kate DiCamillo, Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
Middle Ages Fiction
Excalibur: The Legend of King Arthur
I have heard the story of King Arthur many times, through TV, movies, musicals, plays and books, yet reading this graphic novel didn’t disappoint. I learned many new things. Of course every teller has his or her own idea of how the story goes, but this version was told in such a way that the …
A Templar’s Gifts (The Book of Tormod, 2)
New Release – April 1, 2011 This book is based in early Scottish lore. The tale is fairly fast-paced and well written. The only problem might be the dialect, which could hinder some readers. If they are patient, they will enjoy it. This is an above average book. It is probably best for 5th grade …
Daughter of Xanadu
This is the story of a strong-willed and beautiful young woman named Emmajin who wants to become a warrior in the army of the Great Khan Khublai. She wants to achieve independence by showing bravery on the battlefield. However, she gets distracted by a charming foreigner, Marco Polo. I liked this book because it is …