Books with title The Tyrant and the Squire

This captivating adventure follows a young squire who travels a long, dangerous road beside his brave knight, on a quest for their king. The action builds until the final face-off with the monstrous, evil dragon. Only then does the squire learn of the secret beyond the cave that ends in a joyous celebration for the entire kingdom.Children will gain valuable insight as they learn, along with the young squire, what it means to face the dangers of temptation, and what it takes to guard one's heart from all that is impure.

Deep in the Crusades, Tom has run away from home to discover what the noble life of a knight is really like. But now that his dreams have come true and he has been knighted, all is not as rosy as he'd hoped.Terry Jones is known for his work with Monty Python, his stories for children (which won him the Children's Book Award) and his medieval books. In The Tyrant and the Squire he uses his inimitable comic imagination and originality to combine all three of these elements and create a perfect story for children and grown-ups alike.The Tyrant and the Squire is a glorious adventure from one of the UK's beloved comic performers.

Terry Jones is known for his work with Monty Python, his stories for children and his medieval books. Here he uses his inimitable comic imagination and originality to combine all three of these elements to create a perfect story for children and grown-ups alike. Deep in the Crusades, Tom has run away from home to discover what the noble life of a knight is really like. But now that his dreams have come true and he has been knighted, all is not as rosy as he’d hoped. The Tyrant and the Squire is a glorious adventure for fans of Terry's previous works, as well as Horrible Histories, King Arthur, and Monty Python.

Join the young squire as he travels the long, dangerous road beside his brave knight. Kids will gain valuable insight as they learn, with the young squire, what it means to face the dangers of temptation and what it takes to guard their hearts from all that is impure. This captivating action adventure builds until the final face-off with the monstrous, evil dragon. Only then does the squire learn of the secret beyond the cave that saves the entire kingdom! How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. Psalm 119:9 (niv)""

Having left his village in 19th-century England—tired of learning Latin and digging ditches—Tom now finds himself in France employed as a squire to Henry, Duke of Lancaster. But Tom's job proves tedious, so when an encounter with the Man in Black presents an opportunity for escape, Tom again makes a dash for freedom. This time he is accompanied by the beautiful but troublesome Lady Emilia De Valois—and, of course, supported by his dear friend and ally Squire "Alan." Love is in the air as Tom continues his quest to become a knight in shining armor and to fulfill his dreams of tournaments won and distant lands traveled. But, as fortune would have it, Tom is called upon to use his talents to help the starving people of France and, with the giant Anton, is persuaded to make a detour to visit none other than Pope Innocent VI!