Author: Margarita Engle
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 1682635295
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
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Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra finds refuge from his difficult childhood by imagining the adventures of a brave but clumsy knight. This fictionalized first-person biography in verse of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra follows the early years of the child who grows up to pen Don Quixote, the first modern novel. The son of a vagabond barber-surgeon, Miguel looks to his own imagination for an escape from his family's troubles and finds comfort in his colorful daydreams. At a time when access to books is limited and imaginative books are considered evil, Miguel is inspired by storytellers and wandering actors who perform during festivals. He longs to tell stories of his own. When Miguel is nineteen, four of his poems are published, launching the career of one of the greatest writers in the Spanish language. Award-winning author Margarita Engle's distinctive picture book depiction of the childhood of the father of the modern novel, told in a series of free verse poems, is enhanced by Raúl Colón's stunning illustrations. Back matter includes a note from both the author and illustrator as well as additional information on Cervantes and his novel Don Quixote.
Author: Margarita Engle
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 1682635309
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
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Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra finds refuge from his difficult childhood by imagining the adventures of a brave but clumsy knight. This fictionalized first-person biography in verse of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra follows the early years of the child who grows up to pen Don Quixote, the first modern novel. The son of a vagabond barber-surgeon, Miguel looks to his own imagination for an escape from his family's troubles and finds comfort in his colorful daydreams. At a time when access to books is limited and imaginative books are considered evil, Miguel is inspired by storytellers and wandering actors who perform during festivals. He longs to tell stories of his own. When Miguel is nineteen, four of his poems are published, launching the career of one of the greatest writers in the Spanish language. Award-winning author Margarita Engle's distinctive picture book depiction of the childhood of the father of the modern novel, told in a series of free verse poems, is enhanced by Raúl Colón's stunning illustrations. Back matter includes a note from both the author and illustrator as well as additional information on Cervantes and his novel Don Quixote.
Author: Will Eisner
Publisher: NBM
ISBN: 9781561632510
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 44
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Eisner continues his series of adaptations of classic tales with this charming and delightfully humourous rendition of Cervantes Don Quixote. The famous knight was quite a gentleman, man of honour and idealist, his selflessness and gallantry made him a legend. A touching story given a new edge by the beautiful full colour illustration and unique interpretation by the master story teller Will Eisner.
Author: Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9811252726
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
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Alonso is an old man who is obsessed with stories of heroism. So, he reinvents himself as Don Quixote, knight-in-training! Accompanied by his servant-turned-squire, Sancho, as well as his trusty old horse Rosinante, he sets off on many crazy adventures. Join this wacky knight as he attempts to battle giants that aren't giants and saves maidens who might not want to be saved!
Author: Seymour Simon
Publisher: StarWalk Kids Media
ISBN: 1623340152
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 46
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Knights had to be very strong just to walk around - they were wearing armor that weighed 50 pounds or more. Charge into KNIGHTS AND CASTLES to SeeMore!
Author: Molly McGregor Jones
Publisher: Child's World
ISBN: 9781631437557
Category : Civilization, Medieval
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Introduces readers to medieval knights, including their history and famous battles, uniforms and weapons, and training and tactics.
Author: Andrew Lang
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486454703
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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Nineteen stories about knights, dragons, and adventure.
Author: Jim Gigliotti
Publisher: Childs World Incorporated
ISBN: 9781602531000
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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Introduces medieval knighthood and the process of becoming a knight, and describes the weapons, armor, and castles of the time.
Author: Sally Gould
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781925594799
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Author: Robert Heidbreder
Publisher: Groundwood Books Ltd
ISBN: 1773062174
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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This delightful novel in verse follows the adventures of a brother and sister around the neighborhood, and especially at the corner grocery store! Race you to our corner grocery store! Stanstones’ corner store is the heart of the neighborhood for the brother and sister in this story. They help to close the store every Saturday and save their pennies to buy candy. The store is the source of many adventures, where they spend a memorably spooky Halloween, play tricks on Mr. and Mrs. Stanstones, and form a search party to find Toby the store cat when he goes missing. What will happen to their beloved corner store when a brand-new supermarket opens up in town? Full of humor and playful language, this novel in verse is a sweetly nostalgic celebration of a time when children had more freedom and a mom-and-pop corner store might be the center of a kid’s world. Based on Robert Heidbreder’s childhood, this follow-up to Rooster Summer can be read as a sequel or a stand-alone story. Chelsea O’Byrne’s vibrant illustrations bring the corner store and its colorful cast of characters to life. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.4 Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
