THE KITCHEN KNIGHT: A Tale of King Arthur

by Margaret--Adapt. Hodges ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 15, 1990

In a style similar to that of Hodges's and Hyman's St. George and the Dragon (Caldecott Medal, 1985), here's a story based on the first part of ""The Tale of Sir Gareth of Orkney"" as related by Malory--with the help of the new Winchester text published In 1954. Retold with clarity, vigor, and respect for its courtly source, it's satisfying Arthurian tale of a knightly quest undertaken by a young man whose mettle and noble birth are revealed along the way. With her unique ability to interpret and extend a text, Hyman continues to be an illustrator par excellence: these illustrations have her usual narrative power, incisive characterizations, and beguiling settings. The relationship here between border, illustration, and text is not quite so felicitous as in St. George; the simple frames (they look like picture frames) suit the illustrations, but the blocks of text, on white, are visually intrusive. Still, a Brand tale in a handsome edition that every library will want to have.

Pub Date: Oct. 15, 1990

ISBN: 082340787X

Page Count: 32

Publisher: Holiday House

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 15, 1990

Categories: CHILDREN'S