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The kitchen knight is a retelling of the Arthurian legend of Sir Gareth, a young knight who becomes a knight by the grace of the Lady of the Lake. The Red Knight of the Red Plain is a fearsome foe, threatening to imprison a lady. Sir Gareth, with the help of a wise lady and the help of the brave Sir Gawain, rescues the lady and vanquishes the Red Knight. This tale of courage, heroism, and the quest for a noble cause is a fitting adaptation for young readers.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Margaret Hodges
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