The Book Knights
An Arthurian Fantasy
by J.G. McKenney
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Pub Date 27 Mar 2018 | Archive Date 27 Apr 2018
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Description
Knights wield words as weapons, librarians are wizards, and books can change the future!
When her parents are condemned to death by Morgan Fay for the crime of reading, Arti Penderhagen becomes a fugitive. Hunted by Mordred, the sadistic police captain who recites poetry to enhance his physical strength, Arti escapes to the Isle of Avalon, a sanctuary for outlaws. There she meets an old librarian named Merl who tells her about the Grail Tome, an ancient book in Morgan Fay's possession that can alter the course of history. Can Arti steal the book in time to save her family?
A Note From the Publisher
***THE BOOK KNIGHTS is available for purchase on Amazon in both print and Kindle ebook editions (see link below)***
Advance Praise
A Montaigne Medal finalist for most thought-provoking book.
"This book had everything you could ever hope for in a good story, and it made me laugh, cry, and cheer."
"An amazingly well written and imaginative story!"
"It grabbed me from the first page and kept me enthralled to the last."
"As all good YA fiction is, enjoyable by someone old enough to be a grandmother."
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780987682383 |
| PRICE | US$3.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Natalie H, Reviewer
I like the simplicity of the cover artwork and how authentic it would feel. I was already in love with this book from reading the blurb. It’s a tough challenge to take on something that already exists and make it your own, but this was done perfectly.
The flow of the story was effortless, old legends rebuilt in a new and intriguing world. Number one place I wouldn’t want to go. No reading or writing? Burning books? Such a cruel world. It’s a story of adventure, magic and friendship, with new characters from old legends, genderbent, reinvented and kick ass.
Favourite character in this one, I would have to say Mordred. Out of all the characters he stands out the most, being the most experienced and bad ass relentless on his mission.
I like how the magic is woven in this one, new and exciting yet at the same time subtle. I thought the story was wrapped up perfectly and then there was that epilogue. More to come? I hope so. I thoroughly enjoyed this one.
April F, Reviewer
This is a great story of adventure with magic, friendship and great characters. I love how the author reinvented old legends, which made for a very interesting and enjoyable read. The writing was great and the characters were generally all good with my favourite character being Mordred.
Overall I highly recommend this book and although it was wrapped up well I still wish for another.
Kat N, Librarian
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The Book Knights is a fantastic novel for anyone. If you love the magic of reading and how books made you feel as a kid then this book is for you! Arti, the main character, is well written and a great hero of the story. I feel the appeal of wizards, knights, and friends can be ageless. Plus, I just looked at the price and its well worth it for your kindle! It's a steal!
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