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The Princess, the Crone, and the Dung-Cart Knight

by Gerald Morris · 2004

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Meet thirteen-year-old Sarah, who has been living on her own and searching for the knight who was responsible for her mother's death. Her quest for revenge leads to an even greater adventure when she witnesses Queen Guinevere being kidnapped. Soon Sarah finds herself accompanying Sir Gawain and Squire Terence on a remarkable journey to rescue the queen. Join Sarah on her inspiring quest to avenge her family's death.

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fantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of thishistorical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thismedievalmedievalMore like thisLess of thishumorhumorMore like thisLess of thisadventureadventureMore like thisLess of this
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ArthurianArthurianMore like thisLess of thischildhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thisfaefaeMore like thisLess of this
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medievalmedievalMore like thisLess of thisMiddle AgesMiddle AgesMore like thisLess of thisEnglandEnglandMore like thisLess of this
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young adultchildrensmiddle gradeadult
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medium · 320 pages

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