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The kitchen knight : a tale of King Arthur / retold by Margaret Hodges ; and illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman.
A retelling of the Arthurian legend of how Sir Gareth becomes a knight and rescues the lady imprisoned by the fearsome Red Knight of the Red Plain.
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- ISBN: 082340787X (lib. bdg.) :
- Physical Description: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 x 27 cm. [32] p. : col. ill. ; 25 x 27 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Holiday House, c1990.
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| Subject: | Arthurian romances. Gareth (Legendary character) > Romances. Gareth (Legendary character) Knights and knighthood > Folklore. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Public Library | J 398.22 HOO (Text) | 000123944 | Children's Library -- Nonfiction | Available | - |
The Kitchen Knight : A Tale of King Arthur
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The Kitchen Knight : A Tale of King Arthur
Margaret Hodges (1911-2005) was a distinguished children's book writer particularly known for her retelling of traditional folk tales. Her past titles include Saint George and the Dragon, The True Tale of Johnny Appleseed, and Up the Chimney. Her title Merlin and the Making of the King received many starred reviews. One of the most distinguished and celebrated illustrators of her generation, Trina Schart Hyman (1939-2004) was awarded the Caldecott Medal for St. George and the Dragon, retold by Margaret Hodges, and Caldecott Honors for A Child's Calendar, by John Updike, Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, and Little Red Riding Hood. Born in Philadelphia, she lived most of her life in New Hampshire.
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