Roland Wright, Future Knight
North Sydney
:
Random House Australia
,
2007
Z1436368
2007
single work
children's fiction
children's
historical fiction
'Roland wants to be a knight in armour - but Roland's dad is a blacksmith, and only boys from noble families can even dream of becoming knights.
'When mysterious visitors arrive in the village one day, everything changes. Roland finds himself in the contest of a lifetime, with a real chance to become a pageboy - the first step on the road to knighthood. But how can skinny, clumsy Roland beat an opponent who is bigger, stronger and older - and who doesn't fight by the rules?' (Publisher's blurb)
Roland Wright : Brand New Page
North Sydney
:
Random House Australia
,
2008
Z1517269
2008
single work
children's fiction
children's
historical fiction
'It's really happened! Roland is to join the royal household at Twofold Castle as a brand new page. This is his big chance to impress the king and his knights. There are a few small problems. The Queen hates mice, and Roland is told his littlest friend, Nudge, won't be allowed to stay. There's an older page who hisses like a snake and always makes sure that poor boys are sent straight home in disgrace. And did we mention that there's an elephant on the rampage? If things don't improve, Roland's dream of being a knight could be over in a day.' (Publication summary)
Roland Wright : At the Joust
North Sydney
:
Random House Australia
,
2008
Z1517362
2008
single work
children's fiction
children's
historical fiction
'He's been at Twofold Castle for just a month, but Roland's skill and determination have already impressed the king's bravest knights. And Roland is ready for his first tournament. He is only meant to be watching, of course. But when Little Douglas, the best fighter of his height in the known world, throws down a challenge, things become a great deal more serious.
'Can Roland - or his pet mouse Nudge - save the day? Will nasty Hector make things even worse? And why is Jenny Winterbottom suddenly back on the scene?
'With swordsmanship, jousting, chivalry, comedy, tragedy and even a little bit of poetry, Roland and Nudge find themselves in their tightest scrape yet in book three of their amazing adventures.' (Publisher's blurb)
