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Selina Hastings

Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady Hardcover – January 1, 1985

by Selina Hastings (Author), Juan Wijngaard (Illustrator)

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After a horrible hag saves King Arthur's life by answering a riddle, Sir Gawain agrees to marry her and thus releases her from an evil enchantment.

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28 pages
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4 - 6
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9.25 x 0.25 x 9.25 inches
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Lothrop Lee & Shepard
Publication date

January 1, 1985
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068805823X
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978-0688058234
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Hastings, a British journalist, possesses an outstanding talent for storytelling. Her version of a tale from the Round Table seethes with suspense and will hold young readers in thrall. A hideous woman saves King Arthur's life when the Black Knight menaces him, but she demands a terrible payment, marriage to one of Arthur's knights. Noble Sir Gawain volunteers and his reward, in the grand way of fairy tales, is a beautiful wife when the loathly lady is freed from an evil spell. The illustrations can't be sufficiently praised. Wijngaard's paintings are magnificent, meticulously detailed, effulgent with the regal colors of medieval pageantry, framed by delicate flowers and symbols of royalty. Even more remarkable are the portrayals of people. Except for compassionate Guinevere, they show clearly how they shrink from the "hell-hag," then rejoice when the transformed bride steps forth in her radiant loveliness.
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Grade 4 Up This version of the old romance, balladand the tale Chaucer had the Wife of Bath tell to good effectis charmingly retold and gloriously illustrated. To save his life, King Arthur must answer in three days' time a riddle: "What is it that women most desire?" In despair, he accepts an offer of the answer ("Their own way") from a loathsome-looking lady who claims as reward a knight in marriage. To the horror of the court, Gawain marries the lady to save his king's honor; but when he yields to her judgment, he further releases her from a spell and is rewarded with a beautiful wife. Troughton's Sir Gawain and the Loathly Damsel (Dutton, 1972; o.p.) follows the ballad, and the colorfully stylized pictures recall leaded stained-glass windows. Wijngaard combines the illuminator's precision with a modern miniaturist's detailed perspective; each page of text is framed with manuscript-inspired designs of lacy leaves in scarlet, blue and gold, inset with wonderful, naturalistic paintings. These are full of details for readers to discover: horses' breath pluming out in frosty air; shadowy reflections on damp cobbles; and a cameo of Arthur, foot in stirrup, sleeve being pulled off-scene by the Loathly Lady. Ruth M. McConnell, San Antonio Public Library
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lothrop Lee & Shepard; 1st U.S. ed edition (January 1, 1985)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 28 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 068805823X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0688058234
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.25 x 9.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,881,348 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #16,086 in Children's Folk Tales & Myths (Books)

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Donna Voetee

Excellent text, Beautiful illustrations

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2011

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As a homeschool mom, I read 100's of stories to/with my children. My daughter (will be 36 this year) just mentioned this book to me and how she appreciated its message. She took her children to the park yesterday to play, and there was a rather scraggly lady who came up and started to chat. My daughter said she remembered that story and how appearances can be deceiving. There are many good messages in this book, and children and adults will be very entertained. "What is it women want most?" I'll not spoil it, but it's very close to what Men want, too.

There is one bad mark about this book. At one point, the Black Night tells King Arthur, "God damn you, Arthur." I thought this was not necessary and especially since it is for children, it could have been toned down. Something like, "Curse ye, Arthur." I blacked it out with a Sharpie.

The book grew legs and walked out of my library, so now I'm here at Amazon looking for another copy to read to my grandchildren.

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Classic Arthurian Tale

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2009

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In the Arthurian legend cycle, Sir Gawain is the nephew of King Arthur and is one of Arthur's most eager and heroic knights. The greatest of the many Sir Gawain tales is "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". The second most famous tale is, "The Wedding of Sir Gawain and the Lady Ragnelle." This story is retold by Selina Hastings as "Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady."

Selina Hastings is a talented writer and a does a great job of retelling a medeival British romance so as to be accessable to young children. The richly detailed illustrations that accompany the story add greatly to the pleasure of the book. This volume is a must purchase for all parents who wish to introduce their children to the pleasures of Arthurian legend. Be sure not to miss Selina Hastings' retelling of the Green Knight tale.

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MarthaP

Beautiful illustrations

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2020

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This book introduced me to a story I was unfamiliar with. An adult can enjoy it as much as a kid - the pictures are gorgeously drawn and the moral of the tale is satisfying.

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021

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I love this book! Art was amazing!

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Scifi Fan

Great children's story

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2013

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I use this story in my British Literature class. It is a good children's story and it reinforces the idea that we should not judge people by their appearance. There is also a strong theme of honor and duty in the story. I use it to discuss characterization and theme after we have finished reading The Canterbury Tales.

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Happy Granny

Contains Profanity.

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2021

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I wish I had read the review on this before buying. I also was not aware of the profanity and am unable to use this. I was familiar with a version by another author that is no longer available. It is too bad because this is a beautiful book and arrived in perfect condition. I printed the label and returned the book only to have it REFUSED and returned to me. Possibly because they do not accept returns of under $20.00. No explanation.

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Lucia Urania Nájera Mora

perfect!

Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2019

best book ever!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2013

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Kids are completely fascinated by this book. I use it to teach the thinking skill of predicting, and students are on the edge of their seats during the whole thing. It's a great book!

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Pete Serres

Captivating

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2011

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I am eternally grateful to the seven year-old who first told me this story. At the same age I was fascinated by the stories of King Arthur but had completely missed this one.

It's a fairy tale. It's entirely true to life. It's about love. Sir Gawain's love for his king puts him to a trial as hard as that with the perils of the Green Knight. Young feminists may be surprised at the outcome.

Take up the challenge and follow the quest. The reward lies not only in the enchanting illustrations.

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anita

Loathed lady - essential part of my workshop

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2015

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I was using the book as part of a workshop on Medieval literature for primary school children. They loved the story and the illustrations. After the workshop they wrote stories of their own which contained Knights, monsters, battles and many of them wrote about an ugly woman/ witch/troll who turned into a beautiful lady. They also illustrated their stories with shields, patterns etc. I shall be using it again.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2020

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I love it

SB

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on September 23, 2016

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Excellent condition and service! Highly recommended!

Floor Coert

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2015

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Quick delivery, all went smoothly

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