Book of the Lion Author:Michael Cadnum Edmund, an apprentice, is seized by the king's men and thrown in jail for his master's crime of counterfeiting. Then Edmund is unexpectedly released into the custody of Sir Nigel, a knight in search of a squire. Edmund will train as a squire and accompany the knight on a journey to fight alongside Richard the Lionheart on the Crusades. As they t... more »ravel across Europe, Edmund is fascinated by all he sees, but he fears for his safety in the days that lie ahead. How can he possibly prepare for the untold horrors of war? "This is a pulse-pounding tale, vivid and visceral." -Booklist
"Fans of history and adventure will devour this well-crafted, dramatic quest." (Publishers Weekly, starred review)« less
ISBN-13: 9780606225182 ISBN-10: 0606225188 Reading Level: Young Adult Rating: