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by Bill Peet (Author) "Once there was a brave young knight known as Sir Galavant who rode around on a great war-horse shouting, "Bring on the fire- breathing dragons!..." (more)
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  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Paperback: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Sandpiper (March 26, 1984)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0395361710
  • ISBN-13: 978-0395361719
  • Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.7 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #130,842 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Once there was a brave young knight known as Sir Galavant who rode around on a great war-horse shouting, "Bring on the fire- breathing dragons! Bring on the man-eating giants! Bring on the ogres and trolls! I'll clobber the brutes, I will!" Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book about conquering fear, March 9, 1999
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This is an outstanding children's book that is enjoyed by all four children and Mom and Dad in our home. Clyde is a war horse who is afraid of his own shadow. He overcomes his fear to save Sir Galavant, the noble but crazy knight who insists on waking the ogre to give it a fighting chance. Your chilfren will enjoy this book!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sure to spark the imagination, October 9, 2001
By R. Gerlach (Maryland) - See all my reviews
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Author of THE REBEL'S PLEDGE and soon to be published THORNS IN EDEN.

Cowardly Clyde was my oldest son's favorite children's story when he was little. I love this book. Clyde the war horse is the hero of the story instead of the knight in shining armor. This book teaches that one can be brave when the need arises and risk life and limb for a friend. A must among childrens literature.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A True Ker-Puffle of a Delight!, November 15, 2000
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This wonderful book appeals to my 5 year old boy because of the somewhat scary monster, the brave knight, but ultimately the courageous horse who must over come his cowardice to save his master Sir Galavant.

I was impressed with Peet's use of assonance and alliteration and over-all word choice: "...The faint-hearted horse was horrified."

This is super book and I recommend it highly - and the illustrations are beautiful to boot.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat Disappointing
Bill Peet is not up to his usual quality of writing in COWARDLY CLYDE (1979). One senses a building story, but the climax falls short, even for a (fairy) tale. Read more
Published on June 5, 2007 by James T. Charnock

4.0 out of 5 stars Bill Peet is one of my kids' favorite authors
My 4 kids all LOVE Bill Peet books. They enjoyed this one very much. Although this story does not rhyme like many of his others, we all recommend it.
Published on March 21, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Cowardly Clyde is a Hit!
Cowardly Clyde is a wonderful story about courage and the illustrations are great. I checked this book out of the library to read to my 4-year-old and he loves it so much I had to... Read more
Published on November 13, 2001 by P. W. Edwards

5.0 out of 5 stars My Son's Favorite
We checked this book out at the library...and it has turned out to be my son's absolute favorite! I can't believe it.. Read more
Published on August 9, 2000 by Jasmine Grimmett

5.0 out of 5 stars the hole hearted horse
the book is the funniest book about a hourse and curage. I have ever read to my littel sisters the book has an ok by my oppinion.
Published on December 2, 1999 by sam

4.0 out of 5 stars a charming book of Bravery
Near the end of the story the Knight tells a little white lie about the way the orge is done in because nobody would believe that the monster just vanished in one big KER-PUFFEL... Read more
Published on April 24, 1998

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