Squire & Knight - Chantler, Scott

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Auteur(s) : Chantler, Scott

Editeur : First Second

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/05/2023

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 176

Expédition : 490

Dimensions : 22.0 x 15.5 x 1.9

ISBN : 1250249333

Résumé :

A young squire tackles mysteries, monsters and magic, but the inept knight he serves takes the credit. Every time.

Squire is brainy, bookish, and terribly under-appreciated by the brawny, inept knight Sir Kelton, who somehow always gets all the glory. So when the two mismatched heroes find themselves in a cursed village plagued by a demonic dragon, Kelton rides off to slay it and Squire stays behind to catch up on some reading. But Squire starts to notice that something isn't quite right about this town . . . Can he uncover its strange secrets?

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Biographie:
Scott Chantler is the critically-acclaimed, Eisner-nominated cartoonist of BIX, TWO GENERALS, and the THREE THIEVES series. SQUIRE & KNIGHT marks his triumphant return to the world of all-ages fantasy. He lives and works in Stratford, Ontario, Canada....

Sommaire:

Bank Street Best Books of the Year
Junior Library Guild selection
School Library Journal's Best Books selection

A timeless, smart take on a classic story.-Booklist, starred review

Compelling and full of adventure, with a plot as clever as its main character.-Kirkus

A witty, adventurous tale.-School Library Journal

...an enjoyable read that champions the shy, the brainy and the inquisitive. -BookPage

A hilarious and heartfelt graphic novel adventure about unlikely friendship, awkward bravery, and discovering what it really means to be a hero, Squire & Knight is a charming twist on classic fantasy storytelling that's as funny as it is emotionally resonant.

When a timid, rule-following squire is unexpectedly paired with a bold, unpredictable knight, neither of them is prepared for the chaos that follows. Sent on a quest that quickly spirals beyond their control, the duo must navigate dangerous lands, ridiculous misunderstandings, and increasingly absurd challenges-all while learning how to trust each other.

What begins as a simple mission turns into an unforgettable journey filled with:

- mismatched partners forced into teamwork
- monsters, magic, and unexpected surprises
- heartfelt character growth beneath the humor
- and a fresh, modern take on knightly quests

As their adventure unfolds, both squire and knight are forced to confront what they think heroism looks like-and realize that courage doesn't always look the way stories promise.