num_pages: 212
description: Growing up an orphan in an isolated cottage in the woods, young Terence never expected much adventure. But upon the arrival of Gawain, his life takes a surprising turn. Gawain is destined to become one of the most famous knights of the Round Table. Terence becomes Gawain's squire and leaves his secluded life for one of adventure in King Arthur's court. In no time Terence is plunged into the exciting world of kings, wizards, knights, wars, magic spells, dwarfs, damsels in distress, and enchanters. As he adjusts to his new life, he proves to be not only an able squire but also a keen observer of the absurdities around him. His duties take him on a quest with Gawain and on a journey of his own, to solve the mystery of his parentage. Filled with rapier-sharp wit, jousting jocularity, and chuckleheaded knights, this is King Arthur's court as never before experienced.
language: English
title: The Squire's Tale
titlecomplete: The Squire's Tale (The Squire's Tales, #1)
genres: Fiction, Historical, Adventure, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Humor, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Arthurian, Mythology
ratings_count: 9423
series: The Squire's Tales
awards: awardedAt: 915177600000
name: Mythopoeic Fantasy Award
category: Children's Literature
publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers