The Gauntlet - Softcover

Welch, Ronald

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0997664711 ISBN 13: 9780997664713

Publisher: Hillside Education, 2017

Synopsis

Young Peter is visiting uncle in the Welsh countryside. When he finds an old knight's gauntlet, he put it on and is transported back in time to the fourteenth century. There he is the supposed son of a great Norman knight, his ancestor. He learns all about the Medieval life, and enjoys every part of his adventure (archery, hawking, jousting), even when danger arrives in the form of attack from the Welsh tribes. He helps his family lift the seige of their castle, but must finally return to his time. Will anyone believe his story? How can he convince them?

About this title

Review

'It continues to epitomise the thrill of reading itself' (The Book Bag)

'The Gauntlet provided an escape from dull post-war Britain into a world of knights, banquets and jousting. It will most definitely have the same appeal to young readers today. (Historical Novel Society)

'The story is still fresh and appealing ... features the original black and white illustration which bring the story and era vividly to life. It is an exciting read' (Carousel (The Guide to Children's Books))

Book Description

A welcome reissue of this much-loved classic story.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hillside Education
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0997664711
• ISBN 13: 9780997664713
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 230