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The Life of a Knight

Author: Eastwood, Kay

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.7
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 5308
Points per Word 0.000188
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.03125

Description

This book explores the duties and privileges of a medieval knight in warfare and in service to a lord. It examines the daily life of knights, including their clothing, apprenticeship, heraldry, and obedience to the chivalric code. The book features illustrations and photographs that highlight the life of knights during the medieval period.

Quick Summary

Imagine training for years, earning your armor piece by piece, and learning the secret language of shields in a world where every symbol told a story. Kids will devour the behind-the-scenes details of medieval warrior life, from the grueling apprenticeship that turned ordinary boys into battle-ready knights to the elaborate heraldry that functioned like a medieval social media profile. If your kid loves diving deep into history the way they do with the "Who Was?" series or "Horrible Histories," they'll be completely hooked on this real-world adventure. Perfect for curious readers in grades 4-7 who are fascinated by knights, castles, and the age of chivalry.