The Lioness and Her Knight

by Gerald Morris

Book Overview

Luneta is tired of living in dull Orkney with her mother and father (who happens to be the most boring knight of King Arthur's Round Table). She prides herself on always getting what she wants, so... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0618507728
• ISBN13: 9780618507726
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 343 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.8" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Great book.

This book is actually the sequel to 'The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf', my favourite book in 'The Squire's Tales' series. It follows the adventures of Gaheris and Lynet's daughter, Luneta, as she leaves home for the first time and sets out into the big wide world. This book is in many ways very similar to its predecessor, most importantly in the quality and humourousness of its writing. Once again, this author proves his merit and reconfirms my view that he is one of the finest, most intelligent and most consistent authors around at the moment. He'll make you laugh, and while you're doing it, he'll also make you think. His insights are second to none. I cannot recommend this highly enough.

Another great addition to The Squire's Tales

I have loved all of Gerald Morris's Squire's Tales so far, and this book was no exception. Strong characters, with a great plot, and wit made it hard to put down. The character Rhience also gave a wonderful insight into the life of a fool (That they may speak the truth, no matter how harsh because others will always think they are joking) and into that of holy men (A holy hermit appreciates all that he has although he does not work for it, he only trusts that god will provide and therefore shares all he has). All who love Arthurian Legend will enjoy this book and the rest of the series.

Good stuff, as usual

The Lioness and Her Knight is a great addition to The Squire's Tales series. The reader is reunited with characters that we love to love from earlier novels, and we are introduced to new characters that are stubborn, skilled, funny, silly, shallow, magical, and strong. Our heroes, Luneta, Rhience, and Ywain have some great adventures, some romance, and of course, learn some things about others and themselves along the way. Gerald Morris has once again woven a classic Arthurian story into a fun, witty tale for today's young people and adults.

Gerald Morris is a stinkin' genius!!

This book was as good as the first ones. There wasn't as much casual killing. Gerald Morris is humours,informative on Arthurian legend,and has a very good plot. I have enjoyed all of his books. These books most avid readers can finish in less then a day but sorry to have it end. Adult or child will enjoy this book. It is a page turner.

Another fine work by Gerald Morris

I have been a Gerald Morris fan for years (my friends and I would occasionally act out scenes), and this newest addition to his series is just as much fun as the rest. In the style of The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf, a plucky young lady longing to leave home joins up with a young knight and a man calling himself a fool...and marvelous adventures ensue. A bevy of enchantresses, our old favorites Sir Gawain and Squire Terence, an elf calling himself "Snowflake," and, oh yes, a lioness--all make their appearences. I really enjoyed the characters, found Luneta refreshing, and Gawain, Terence, Morgan and other previously met characters holding perfectly in their roles. The culminating "battle" at the end (read it yourself) left me laughing, and the witty comments of the characters made me smile. It was a delight to read and to fans of Gerald Morris' previous works--don't wait another minute to add this one to your list!