The Adventures of Sir Givret the Short: The Knights' Tales
Written by Gerald Morris
Narrated by Steve West
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Many years ago, the storytellers say, the great King Arthur brought justice to England with the help of his gallant Knights of the Round Table.
There was Sir Lancelot the Great, Sir Kay the Loyal, Sir Bedivere the Just, and others, including young Givret, who was known for being . . . well, short. Poor Givret: his size makes him so easy to overlook. But there's more to knighthood than height, and before long, Givret's quick thinking lands him a place at the famous Round Table!
As everyone knows, a new knight of any size must prove himself with a quest-even if he privately thinks his quest is silly. And so beginneth the exciting and comical adventures of Sir Givret the Short, the Brilliant, and the Marvelous, as only the acclaimed Arthurian author Gerald Morris can tell them.
Gerald Morris
When Gerald Morris was in fifth grade he loved Greek and Norse mythology and before long was retelling the stories to his younger sister and then to neighborhood kids. He began carrying a notebook in which he kept some of the details related to the different stories. The joy he found in retelling those myths continued when he discovered other stories. According to Gerald Morris, “I never lost my love of retelling the old stories. When I found Arthurian literature, years later, I knew at once that I wanted to retell those grand tales. So I pulled out my notebook . . . I retell the tales, peopling them with characters that I at least find easier to recognize, and let the magic of the Arthurian tradition go where it will.” Gerald Morris lives in Wausau, Wisconsin, with his wife and their three children. In addition to writing he serves as a minister in a church.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The second book in the series, this transitional chapter book focuses on a different one of King Arthur's knights. While Sir Lancelot was the greatest swordsman and best adventurer in book one, Sir Givret uses his wit to defeat the enemy and move towards 'happily ever after.' Possibly sillier than the first, Sir Givret's adventures are wildly entertaining, even for readers who have not read the first book. Boys ages 8-11 will appreciate Sir Givret's know-how and bravery.