 | Squire & knight (Squire & Knight) Author: Chantler, Scott | |
| Price: $12.29 | ||
Summary:
A young squire tackles mysteries, monsters, and magic, but the inept knight he serves takes the credit. Every time. In graphic novel format.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 2.80 Points: 1.0 Quiz: 520869 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (12/01/23)
School Library Journal (05/01/23)
Booklist (+) (05/15/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 05/15/2023 *Starred Review* In his afterword, Chantler describes his pitch for Squire & Knight as Dungeons & Dragons with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—and that's a perfect description for what is perhaps a perfect book. Brawny Sir Kelton is more than happy to bravely charge in and slay the dragon terrorizing the people of Bridgetown, but his young squire feels there’s more to the story and investigates further to truly solve the problem. Chantler's comic has a timeless feel, and it's all the better for it. Both the oblong character design and the slightly faded orange-and-black color palette give the work a midcentury modern feel, and the focus on wit and mystery rather than on fantasy tropes and modern trends is mature yet playful. Kids will be drawn in by the straightforward central mystery and the fantasy action, while the charming character designs, clever skewering of classic genre tropes, and comedic timing will make this approachable for sword-and-sorcery fans of nearly any age. Chantler reveals further mysteries about his creative process in the back matter that details his method and early-draft thoughts, which is sure to inspire young artists and adventurers. A timeless, smart take on a classic story. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
School Library Journal - 05/01/2023 Gr 3–5—When Squire and Knight stumble upon a cursed village terrified of a local dragon, the heroes jump to save the day. While Sir Kelton rides off right away to fight the dragon, Squire is told to stay back and read his books instead. As the days go by and Sir Kelton still hasn't returned, the young Squire begins to unravel town secrets and realizes how he might be the real hero the town needs. Readers will appreciate how Squire solves problems using his mind while the inept Knight fails using just his brawn, highlighting the importance of thinking before you act. The artwork sets the medieval scene beautifully with quirky, detailed characters and earthy coloring that reflects the simplicity of the classic village. VERDICT A witty, adventurous tale with excellent character building, this graphic novel gives readers of fantasy and medieval stories plenty to enjoy.—Julie Kurtis - Copyright 2023 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
