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The Making of a Knight by Patrick O'Brien

The Making of a Knight

Patrick O'Brien

Charlesbridge · Print & ebook · July 1, 1998

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Who it’s for
A young dream of knighthood unfolds through the long apprenticeship behind the golden spurs.
Themes
Knighthood, Pursuit of a dream, Training and apprenticeship
Genres
Medieval History for Kids, European History for Kids

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About this book

Seven-year-old James wants to be a brave and noble knight like his father. He dreams of the day that he too will wear the golden spurs that symbolize knighthood. But before his dreams are realized, James must work for seven years as a page and for seven more as a squire, learning to ride, hunt, and fight.

A Knight in Training

A young dream of knighthood unfolds through the long apprenticeship behind the golden spurs.

Come here for

  • The path from page to squire to knight
  • Medieval adventure grounded in riding, hunting, and fighting

Expect

  • A seven-year-old’s ambition across fourteen years of service
  • A focus on the skills learned before knighthood

Where it sits

European History for Kids73%
Medieval History for Kids63%

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Publisher categories

  • Historical Europe
  • Medieval Tales
  • Wars & Military History
Authors
Patrick O'Brien
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Published
July 1, 1998
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Knighthood · Pursuit of a dream · Training and apprenticeship
Reading lane
Historical Europe