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Book Review
The story is quite clever how the author manages to bring together magic and everyday life
This is a book about a boy, a knight and a dog who are trying to make their life better. The interesting part is the knights are in the world of today which is a funny image to picture. I think the most exciting part was about how Idris manages to become a full knight.
There were quite a few illustrations which helped me to understand the story although some of the words were a little difficult for me to read. The story is quite clever how the author manages to bring together magic and everyday life and it teaches me that change is always possible if we try hard enough. It would be a good story for those who enjoy magic.
I did find it a little confusing especially at the beginning and would have liked a bit more introduction to the characters. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had read the first book about these characters before this one. I would have also liked the story to be divided into a few more chapters as the second section was quite long.
Mums thoughts: Yusuf managed very well with this longer read only needing help with a few more difficult words. I enjoyed listening for a change! It was exciting to find King Arthur and his knights making an appearance in a modern day story and sparked interest in these famous characters of yore.
About the Book
This is the second book about wanna-be knight Rhodri and his trusty hound. The B Team stories encourage perseverance, promote determination and express pride in effort rather than attainment.
Wednesdays had become the worst for Rhodri, full of school tests and always a let-down, but his chance meeting with Idris, a member of the legendary King Arthur’s Court, looks to change all this.
As the next Wednesday rolls around, combining their friendship, bravery, and a little bit of luck, Rhodri, Idris and Dylan, Rhodri’s dog, set out to achieve their goals in this story of patience and perseverance – Rhodri will make it to top of his class, Dylan, the former sheepdog, will find a new purpose, and Idris will take his place among King Arthur’s knights.
Author
Roy Noble
Roy Noble is a Welsh broadcaster, writer and former teacher, born in Brynamman in Carmarthenshire. He rose to fame through his long-running shows on BBC Radio Wales and television series like Noble Guides and Common Ground, earning awards including a Sony radio award and a Royal Television Society regional presenter prize.
Reviewer Profile
Yusuf, 6
- Reviews: 3
- Likes: swimming, Lego and bike rides
- Dislikes: Brussel sprouts and dogs
- Favourite Book: The Adventures of Tintin by Hergé
- Favourite Song: Tala'a Al Badru Alayna (Arabic song)
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