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Gerald Morris

“With his quirky sense of myth and legend and tongue-in-cheek humor, [Morris] brings to life the court of King Arthur and his knights. ” —Curled Up with a Good Kid’s Book

Many years ago, the storytellers say, the great King Arthur held court with his gallant Knights of the Round Table. Poor Givret, who is easily the shortest man at court, bears the brunt of their jokes. But what he lacks in stature, Givret makes up for in brains—and before he knows it, his quick thinking has landed him a place at the famous Round Table! And so beginneth the exciting and funny adventures of Sir Givret the Short, Brilliant, and Marvelous.

“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. ” —School Library Journal

“This is often quite funny, and just exciting enough to capture the attention of budding young Arthur-philes. ” —Booklist

HMH Books for Young Readers

The Knights' Tales

The Adventures of Sir Givret the Short

“An ingeniously integrated retelling of Gawain and the Green Knight … Worthy reading for all budding squires and damsels. ” —Kirkus Reviews(starred review)

In the third installment in the Knights’ Tales series, Gerald Morris tells the laugh-out-loud tale of King Arthur’s most celebrated knight and nephew, Sir Gawain, and the Green Knight. With lively illustrations by Aaron Renier, Morris creates a captivating and comical medieval world that teems with humor and wonder.

This chapter book is sure to set young readers on another rollicking and hilarious Arthurian adventure!

“Broad humor, graced with lively language will have readers laughing along with this boisterous Arthurian adventure. ” —Yellow Brick Road

Praise for The Knights’ Tales series

“With his quirky sense of myth and legend and tongue-in-cheek humor, [Morris] brings to life the court of King Arthur and his knights. ” —Curled Up with a Good Kid’s Book

“The book’s brevity and humor make it accessible to reluctant readers, and it is a fantastic read-aloud. ” —School Library Journal

“This trim novel, with simple vocabulary and brief, witty chapters, is an ideal fit for early readers … but fans of the legendary characters may find particular delight in this irreverent and unabashedly silly exploration of Arthur’s court and his most influential knight. ” —The Bulletin

“This is often quite funny, and just exciting enough to capture the attention of budding young Arthur-philes. ” —Booklist

The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True

“[The] fourth of the light-hearted Arthurian Knights’ Tales … a 21st-century spin on the ancient legends” from the author of The Squire’s Tales (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).

Many years ago, the storytellers say, the great King Arthur brought justice to England with the help of his gallant knights of the roundtable. While most of King Arthur’s knights freely chose a life of duty, for Sir Balin the Ill-Fated, destiny was foretold in a prophecy. And seriously, “ill-fated” is right there in his title, so Balin’s not surprised when things go sour. Still, no matter how dire the task, a loyal and gallant knight never refuses adventure! Will Sir Balin finally discover his true destiny? And which ill-fated path will he have to choose? Join Balin on this, the noblest quest of all.

“Lots of humor, wordplay, and numerous twists and turns. ” —School Library Journal

Praise for The Knights’ Tales series

“With his quirky sense of myth and legend and tongue-in-cheek humor, [Morris] brings to life the court of King Arthur and his knights. ” —Curled Up with a Good Kid’s Book

“The book’s brevity and humor make it accessible to reluctant readers, and it is a fantastic read-aloud. ” —School Library Journal

“This trim novel, with simple vocabulary and brief, witty chapters, is an ideal fit for early readers … but fans of the legendary characters may find particular delight in this irreverent and unabashedly silly exploration of Arthur’s court and his most influential knight. ” —The Bulletin

“This is often quite funny, and just exciting enough to capture the attention of budding young Arthur-philes. ” —Booklist