School Library Journal Review
Gr 3-6-This title delivers more quests and adventures geared for a younger audience than the author's "Squire's Tales" books (Houghton). King Arthur beknights Givret after the young man helps him out of an apparent no-win situation. The king and the other knights soon come to understand that Sir Givret's quick thinking more than compensates for his lack of stature, which means he never has to resort to using his sword. Brush and ink illustrations, both full-page and vignettes, are scattered throughout, adding interest to the humorous story line. The combination of a peddler with a long, hooded black cloak; an evil, self-proclaimed count; a young woman who talks too much, or just enough; and a reckless young knight out to prove himself results in an entertaining tale that is sure to please young readers enamored with medieval derring-do.-Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
For a younger audience than that of the author's Squire's Tales books, the books in Morris' Knights' Tales series feature short, episodic chapters and funny little illustrations of knightly derring-do. Here, the emphasis is on cleverness over heroism. The story follows the exploits of a pint-sized knight from Arthur's court who manages to outwit rather than out-hit even the most intimidating of opponents as he helps a brave but dim fellow knight win a beautiful maiden's heart while rescuing her from a scheming count. This is often quite funny, and just exciting enough to capture the attention of budding young Arthur-philes.--Chipman, Ian Copyright 2009 Booklist