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The Kitchen Knight: A Tale of King Arthur (1990)

by Margaret Hodges

Other authors: Trina Schart Hyman (Illustrator)

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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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A retelling of the first part of "The Tale of Sir Gareth of Orkney" (nephew to King Arthur), who comes to court and works for a year in the kitchen before going out to defend a princess's sister from the Red Knight, and winning her love.

"She is my lady and I have fought many battles for her."
"I think it was a waste of labor....To love one who does not love you is great folly." (the Red Knight and Gareth) ( )
  JennyArch | Oct 26, 2021 |
The story is not as strong as the illustrations, unfortunately... ( )
  bookwyrmqueen | Oct 25, 2021 |
Great illustrations. A tale of a knight in Arthurian legend. ( )
  aclaybasket13 | Jul 29, 2016 |
A retelling of a King Arthur tale. Tells how Gareth brother to Gawian, disguises himself as a kitchen boy to get closes to King Arthur and become a knight. He rescues the damsel in distress from the Red Knight.
  kkcrossley | Apr 16, 2010 |
This is a good example of legend. It is a story that has been passed down for generations. It probably has some truth in the background. King Arthur probably really lived, but I doubt this story happened as it is told. The character of Sir Orkney is a static character. Although he portrays himself differently though out the book it is really peoples reaction to him not him that changes.
Media: line and fill watercolor ( )
  bsturdevant06 | Nov 13, 2008 |
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