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The kitchen knight a tale of King Arthur

A retelling of the Arthurian legend of how Sir Gareth becomes a knight and rescues the lady imprisoned by the fearsome Red Knight of the Red Plain.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Hodges, Margaret, 1911-2005
Other Authors:	Hyman, Trina Schart (Illustrator)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Holiday House, c1990.
Edition:	1st ed.
Subjects:	Gareth (Legendary character) > Juvenile nonfiction. Arthurian romances > Juvenile nonfiction. Knights and knighthood > Folklore > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Summary:	A retelling of the Arthurian legend of how Sir Gareth becomes a knight and rescues the lady imprisoned by the fearsome Red Knight of the Red Plain.
Physical Description:	[32] p. : col. ill. ; 25 x 27 cm.
ISBN:	082340787X (lib. bdg.) :
Author Notes:	Margaret Hodges (1911-2005) was a distinguished children's book writer particularly known for her retelling of traditional folk tales. Her past titles include Saint George and the Dragon, The True Tale of Johnny Appleseed, and Up the Chimney. Her title Merlin and the Making of the King received many starred reviews. One of the most distinguished and celebrated illustrators of her generation, Trina Schart Hyman (1939-2004) was awarded the Caldecott Medal for St. George and the Dragon, retold by Margaret Hodges, and Caldecott Honors for A Child's Calendar, by John Updike, Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, and Little Red Riding Hood. Born in Philadelphia, she lived most of her life in New Hampshire.