GoodKnyght! facts for kids
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| Author | Steve Barlow Steve Skidmore |
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| Cover artist | Andy Parker |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Tales of the Dark Forest |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
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Publication date
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2001 |
| Pages | 281 |
| ISBN | 0-00-710863-X |
| Followed by | Whizzard! |
GoodKnyght! is an exciting fantasy novel released in 2001. It was written by Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore, who are famously known as The Two Steves. This book is the very first part of their thrilling Tales of The Dark Forest series. If you enjoy this adventure, you can also read its sequel, Whizzard!, which came out in 2002.
Contents
What's the Story About?
GoodKnyght! takes you on an amazing journey with a young boy named Willum. He dreams of a much bigger life than the one he has.
Willum's Big Dream
Willum works as a swineherd, which means he looks after pigs. He is also a whipping boy for Symon, who is the son of the city's High Lord. This means Willum gets punished when Symon misbehaves! Despite his tough life, Willum has a huge dream: he wants to go to Knyght School and become a brave Knyght.
One day, Willum gets a chance to fight for Symon in a big tournament. This is a special competition where people show off their fighting skills. After the tournament, Willum's bravery is noticed, and he is finally sent to Knyght School!
New Friends and a Magical Quest
At Knyght School, Willum meets some very interesting characters. He becomes friends with Rose, a clever girl who lives in the forest. There's also Luigi, an Italian restaurant owner, and Humfrey the Boggart. He even meets a funny Pryvate Inquestigator (like a detective) who has a speech impediment, meaning he sometimes stutters.
One of the most unique friends Willum makes is a sarcastic harp that can talk! He also meets a powerful wizard called The Runemaster. The Runemaster carries a very special stone called the Dragonsbane. This stone has an incredible power: it can help you understand the mind of a dragon.
But then, something terrible happens: the Dragonsbane is stolen! Willum, along with Rose and the talking Harp, must go on a dangerous quest. Their mission is to travel to a place called The Ragged Mountain to get the Dragonsbane back. Will they succeed in their brave adventure? You'll have to read the book to find out!
Who Wrote This Awesome Book?
GoodKnyght! was created by two talented authors, Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore. They are often called "The Two Steves." They are known for writing many fun and exciting books for young readers. Their stories often mix adventure, humor, and fantasy.
More Books in the Series
GoodKnyght! is just the beginning of the Tales of The Dark Forest series. If you enjoyed Willum's first adventure, you can continue the story in the next book, Whizzard!. This series is full of magic, mystery, and friendship.
