The Man in the Iron Mask (Stepping Stone Book Classics)
by Paul Mantell
Princess, the Crone, and the Dung-Cart Knight (Squire's Tales, #6) (Squire's Tales (Houghton Mifflin Paperback), #6)
by Gerald Morris
Determined to find the knight responsible for the terrible deaths of her mother and the Jewish peddler who had given them a home, thirteen-year-old Sarah is helped in her quest by a strange old woman, a magical sword, a young faery, and an unkempt knight with little armor and no horse.
Asterix and the Normans (Asterix (Darguard)) (Asterix)
by Rene De Goscinny and Rene Goscinny
A Norman invasion of the Gaulish village! But only trendy teenager Justforkix, visiting from Lutetia, fears them, for the Gauls have their magic potion. But the Normas themselves want to learn the meaning of fear: can Asterix and his friends teach them? Another secret weapon is brought into play...and at long last the bard Cacofonix wins the appreciation due to him.
Sequel to: The silver bowl. "At King Alaric's urging, Molly sets off on a quest for a magical loving cup (a goblet that binds people together), and her journey leads her to the hidden city of her ancestors, which proves to be as dangerous as it is mysterious."
Beyond the Wicked Willow: Chronicles of a Teenage Witchslayer (Chronicles of a Teenage Witchslayer, #1)
by M J Rocissono
Our Little Celtic Cousin of Long Ago (Yesterday's Classics)
by Evaleen Stein
While spending the summer in Tenby, Wales, with their grandfather, American cousins ZoƩ and Ian assemble an old glass puzzle, inadvertently unleashing ancient forces that threaten the island and allowing them to travel into the past.
After he is orphaned and has his tongue cut out in a clash with the bullying sons of a Welsh noble, Evyn is sold as a slave and serves many masters, from the gracious Lady Swan Neck to the valiant Harold Godwinson, England's last Saxon king.
As Raimon and Aimery set off to re-gain the flame and the heart of the Occitan, Hugh prepares to lay siege to the Cathar stronghold where the flame burns. Unbeknown to him, his wife Yolanda flees his castle and into the freezing snow. What is Yolanda running from? What underhand game is Aimery about to bring in to play? And will Raimon's passion for the flame cause him to lose Yolanda and even himself? K M Grant's spectacular novel weaves together the friendship, love and bitter rivalry of her...
Epic battles, thrilling quests and forbidden love combine in the medieval story of the boy who would be king. A retelling of the Arthurian legends, adapted and illustrated to introduce children aged 7+ to classic folklore. Great to share aloud, just like the original tales. Guinevere has been kidnapped! King Arthur is determined to rescue her and so is Lancelot. Camelots favourite knight has hidden his forbidden love for their queen for years, but it will soon become known to everyone. Then Mo...
Five wishes can save a suffering kingdom--but at a high price to 12-year-old Morwenna, who is responsible for granting them. A sensitively written tale which poses philosophical questions about selfishness, selflessness, and the terrible burden of what first appears to be wonderful gifts.--School Library Journal.
990 CE, Tanjore, India Twelve-year-old Raji is growing up during the reign of Rajaraja Chola in south India. Raji is a girl of spirit--brave, bright and bold. She is also a dancer, a warrior and a sculptor who models kingdoms in stone. Raji, however is not happy: she misses her family. Her mother is in exile and her father has left home in grief. On a dark night as a storm rages, Raji rescues a Chinese sailor at sea. This sets off a chain of events with unforeseen consequence...
Saint George for England (Classics) (Works of G. A. Henty (Hardcover))
by G A Henty
About the Author- George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 - 16 November 1902), was a prolific English novelist and a special correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885). -Wikipedia Excerpt - CHAPTER I : A WAYFARER It was a bitterly cold night in the month of November, 1330. The rain was pouring heavily, w...
The brave princess Birgitta, assisted by five children disguised as goats, outsmarts a dangerous band of outlaws threatening to take over the little kingdom of Beda.