Not just anyone can be a knight, and this spell-binding collection of action-packed stories from around the world will show you why.

From the familiar court of King Arthur to the distant realm of Prince Vladimir of Kiev, this enticing collection reveals that being a good knight is harder than it may seem. Not only are a brave heart and a strong arm required, but it is also necessary to know your own weaknesses, learn to cooperate with others and even, at times, have a good sense of humour!

Giovanni Manna's illustrations brings the warm, colourful characters to life and are sure to delight young would-be knights across the land.

The stories are retold on an accompanying audio CD. The book is suitable for reading aloud to children 7-11 years and for independent readers.