A review by lagobond
The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True by Gerald Morris
5.0
Not as funny as the other three books in the series, though I did laugh out loud a couple times. But once again, the hero is a smart cookie who completes his challenging task with poise and grace.
We are treated to interesting characters, daunting adventures, a dash of silliness and a good measure of seemingly intractable dilemmas with unexpected solutions. The focus of the story is on the importance of good manners and friendship, especially when contrasted with the kinds of things people tend to value instead -- like "heroic deeds" or winning pointless contests. Refreshingly, there's no preaching and moralizing to be found.
I love the entire series. Highly recommend for kids age 5 and up.
We are treated to interesting characters, daunting adventures, a dash of silliness and a good measure of seemingly intractable dilemmas with unexpected solutions. The focus of the story is on the importance of good manners and friendship, especially when contrasted with the kinds of things people tend to value instead -- like "heroic deeds" or winning pointless contests. Refreshingly, there's no preaching and moralizing to be found.
I love the entire series. Highly recommend for kids age 5 and up.