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The Boy Knight by G.A. Henty

The Boy Knight

G.A. Henty

Start Publishing LLC · Print & ebook · January 3, 2013

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Action & AdventureMedieval TalesHistorical Middle Eastadventure
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Who it’s for
A Crusades-era adventure pairs battlefield excitement with a quick-witted, steadfast young hero.
Themes
The Crusades, Loyalty and valor, Battle
Genres
Medieval Tales, Historical Middle East, Action & Adventure

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About this book

The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades is the story of a young man in battle during the excitement of the Crusades. The hero of the story, Cuthbert, follows King Richard to the Holy Land. Cuthbert's presence of mind and common sense, his loyalty, honesty, valor, and quick wits are all characteristics that make us and his comrades in the book admire and respect him. And any lover of Robin Hood will certainly enjoy this tale.

Valor and Adventure

A Crusades-era adventure pairs battlefield excitement with a quick-witted, steadfast young hero.

Come here for

  • A young knight’s presence of mind and loyalty under pressure
  • A medieval adventure with a Robin Hood-friendly appeal

Expect

  • Battle, valor, and quick wits at the heart of the tale
  • A sustained narrative centered on Cuthbert’s admired character

Where it sits

Medieval Tales85%
Historical Middle East44%
Action & Adventure39%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Historical Africa
  • Historical Asia
  • Medieval Tales
Authors
G.A. Henty
Publisher
Start Publishing LLC
Published
January 3, 2013
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
The Crusades · Loyalty and valor · Battle
Reading lane
Historical Africa