A collection of Terry Deary's Knight's Tales - four books in one! The Knight of Silk and Steel: Sir Ulrich is a knight errant, wandering the land in a silk dress and blonde wig in honour of his lady love. This is his story. The Knight of Spurs and Spirits: A cruel knight beats and bullies his servants. But one day he goes too far... The Knight of Sticks and Straw: El Cid strikes terror into the enemy forces - but El Cid is dead. How can a dead man inspire his troops in battle? The Knight of Swords and Spooks: Young George Neville is a hostage of Richard III at Bosworth as surety for his father's loyalty. Can George survive when his father betrays the King?
Author Biography
Terry Deary began his writing career with fiction for A&C Black. He is now author of over 200 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 40 languages. His historical fiction for older children Tudor Terror has been praised as "a marvellous blend of fact and fiction" (School Librarian). His non-fiction has been consistently in the best-seller lists since 1994. His Horrible Histories celebrated their 15th anniversary in 2008, having sold over 25 million copies worldwide and been adapted as television series, theatre tours and museum exhibitions. Terry Deary was voted "Outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th Century" by Books for Keeps magazine.
