Knight of Sticks & Straw (Knights Tales) [Paperback]

Terry Deary (Author)

Book Description

Series: Knights Tales

Cristina is just a frightened servant girl who works in the palace. Until, that is, she gets tangled up in a cunning plot. She will be crucial in the success of the great knight El Cid's last battle and the safety of the entire city against the attacking Berbers. She will have to find new depths of courage to play her part. An unusual tale, based on a real medieval knight, this story is full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A four-book mini series; collectible and enables good shelf presence.

The next installment of Terry Deary's hugely successful historical tales, including Roman Tales, Greek Tales, Tudor Tales and Egyptian

Tales for A&C Black.
Integrated b&w illustrations by Helen Flook support the text and add humour.
Terry Deary is a publishing phenomenon, best known for his historical fiction and non fiction. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About the Author

Terry Deary began his writing career with fiction for A&C Black. He is now author of over 140 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 32 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 10th anniversary in 2003, having sold 10 million copies worldwide and been adapted as television animations, theatre tours and museum exhibitions. Terry Deary was voted "Outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th Century" by Books for Keeps magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: A&C Black Childrens (October 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1408106213
• ISBN-13: 978-1408106211
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,099,169 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Terry Deary writes both fiction and non-fiction. The Fire Thief was his 150th book published in the UK, this was followed by Flight of the Fire Thief and The Fire Thief Fights Back. Terry's books have been translated into 28 languages. His Horrible Histories series has sold 20 million copies worldwide. Terry has won numerous awards, including Blue Peter's Best Non-fiction Author of the Century.