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Knight in Training: Combat at the Castle

Book 5

Vivian French author David Melling illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Hachette Children's Group

Published:12th Jan '17

Should be back in stock very soon

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A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling.

Sam J. Butterbiggins has one wish: to become a Very Noble Knight. But he's been packed off to his aunt and uncle's castle where knightly activities are not allowed.

With the help of his cousin Prune, Sam has discovered a magical scroll that tells him the six quests he must complete to become a knight, and he's already finished four! For his fifth quest, Sam must defeat a fearsome foe. But it's a snowy day, and he and Prune are stuck inside. There are no enemies to be found - until Uncle Archibald sends them to the cellar ...

... a series of hilarious stories with added humour in their illustrations. - The Scotsman

Vivian French is a sublime storyteller. - Sunday Telegraph

ISBN: 9781444922349

Dimensions: 196mm x 130mm x 18mm

Weight: 120g

128 pages