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So you want to be a Knight?

Hardback

Main Details

Title So you want to be a Knight?
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Michael Prestwich
Illustrated by Takayo Akiyama
SeriesSo you want to be
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:96
Dimensions(mm): Height 190,Width 150
ISBN/Barcode 9780500652114
ClassificationsDewey:929.71
Audience
Children's (6-12)
Illustrations Illustrated in colour throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Date 8 April 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Do you know how to wield a lance? Can you somersault into a suit of armor? Join Kate, Eddie and Angus as they travel back to the 14th century to see if they have what it takes to become a knight. Tutored by the original author of the Book of Chivalry, they discover the secrets of the chivalric code, receive vital weapons training and learn top tips on how not to die in battle.

Author Biography

Hannah Pang is an editor with over ten years of publishing experience and the author of The Moon and The Wilderness. Michael Prestwich is a history professor at the University of Durham who has written extensively on the Middle Ages in England. Takayo Akiyama is a Japanese illustrator based in London and the illustrator of previous books in the series, So You Want to Be a Roman Soldier?, So You Want to Be a Viking? and So You Want to be a Ninja?.