A short and sweet story of friendship
Thank you so much to TBR and Beyond Tours, Holly Black, and Kaliis Smith for allowing me to be part of this experience and also providing me with a complimentary book and media kit!
Book Information
Publishing Date: October 24, 2023
Full of humor, drama, and adventure, this retelling of a little-known figure of Arthurian Legend, co-written by friends Kaliis Smith and #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black, is perfect for any knight in training.
Prince Morien was brave and clever and true…
The brave North African knight Morien is on a quest to find his father, who had set off on an adventure of his own and never returned. But every knight he meets wants to fight! At first, Morien is determined to best them all, until he meets some knights willing to quest with him. Together, they discover not only the importance of friendship, but also Morien’s long-lost father!
Book Links
- Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63184539
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sir-Morien-Legend-Knight-Round/dp/0316424137/
- Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sir-morien-holly-black/1143031706
- IndieBound: https://bookshop.org/p/books/sir-morien-the-legend-of-a-knight-of-the-round-table-holly-black/19721281
About the Author
Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of fantasy novels, including the Novels of Elfhame, THE COLDEST GIRL IN COLDTOWN, the Spiderwick Chronicles, and her adult debut, BOOK OF NIGHT. She has been a finalist for an Eisner Award and the Lodestar Award, and the recipient of the Mythopoeic Award, a Nebula, and a Newbery Honor. Her books have been translated into 32 languages worldwide and adapted for film. She currently lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret library.
Author Links:
- Website: https://blackholly.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/hollyblack
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Blackholly/
- Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/25422
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HollyBlackFan
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hollyblack/
Review (no spoilers)
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It’s been a while since I reviewed a children’s book, and it’s always difficult because I have no idea how to rate these types of books. I’m not a child and the books are so short and sweet that I feel like there’s not enough to rate them on.
That aside, Sir Morien is a children’s book about one of the nights of Arthur’s round table. The book has a note at the very beginning letting readers know that the story is a retelling, but that they took some artistic liberties for the sake of the plot/writing.
The plot follows Sir Morien’s journey as he tries to find his long-lost father. As he travels throughout the land, he meets two knights, Lancelot and Gawain, who decide to join him in his search as they are searching for King Arthur. Though its a very short story, the reader is privy to watching Morien and Lancelot’s rivalry take a turn for the best as they learn each other’s strengths (while keeping up some respectful banter).
If you’re a fan of Arthurian tales and want to introduce them to your child, this book would be a good place to start!
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