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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
I've always loved this story of a well born boy crippled by polio in the middle ages who finds a way to become a hero. It's both gentle and vivid and brings the period to life. A lovely insomnia re-read.
"It strengthens thy spirit to do a hard thing" Maybe it's my love of the Ren Faire talking, but I love this simple book.
A great introduction to more archaic language for upper elementary or middle school students who may be hitting Shakespeare soon.
A great introduction to more archaic language for upper elementary or middle school students who may be hitting Shakespeare soon.
Honorable values, but pretty slow and wordy, hard to get into, especially when reading out loud.
never read thou book. thy storyline is thee terrible and it is terribly boring. i and to pull myself through with this piece of crap because of school
I was bored. 8yo liked it. I'd compare it most to [b:Adam of the Road|164255|Adam of the Road|Elizabeth Gray Vining|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1348558311s/164255.jpg|452487] in spirit (both written mid-20th C, both about a boy coming of age through a journey in Medieval England). I much preferred Adam.
inspiring
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
It was very short and sweet, but it had some nice quotes and it got me interested in medieval England!
Interesting historical details but a bit clunky as a read aloud due to the Midieval dialogue.
A family favorite! Robin, Brother Luke, and John-go-in-the-wynd have all become friends. A well written look at medieval English life that doesn't a) talk down to its reader or b) become incomprehensible.
another classic from elementary school. I recently re-read this one and it is even better now.