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Lancelot, famed for his chivalry, finds himself aboard a cart—an embarrassment reserved for criminals—while pursuing the kidnapped Guinevere. In a whimsical retelling, the legendary knight grapples with honour, ingenuity, and the perils of questing for love.
This juvenile adaptation of an Arthurian romance mixes folklore and legend to explore themes of courage and the lengths one will go for love.
First publish date: 1969
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Constance B. Hieatt
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