The Squire, His Knight, and His Lady (The Squire's Tales, 2) Paperback – April 28, 2008

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Always been fascinated with the Arthurian legends. Gawain was a good man, who recognizes his mistakes, and learns from them. He is assisted by his trustworthy, loyal friend, Terence. Lessons we need to learn today, in the chaos we have created. Will continue reading this series.

Really, I would never have thought that a children's series would become some of my favorite books of all time. Yet, after my little sister convinced me to read the first book,  The Squire's Tale (The Squire's Tales) , my college-student self was fully won over by the lighthearted humor and expert storytelling Morris so deftly uses to bring boring Arthurian stories to life in ways that are more fun, more accessible, and as a result more instructive than the originals.If you've ever read the old classic "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" in high school and were bored out of your mind, this is a retelling of that story that includes most of the major details while adding its own twists and making the whole experience five thousand times better. The fun comes from the side quests that Sir Gawain and Morris' own main character, Terence, encounter on their way to fulfilling the Green Knight's challenge. Not just a dumbed-down kids version of a classic, folks, this a whole new story that yet somehow keeps familiar elements! Along with the added dimension to the plot, Morris brings his characters to life fantastically. Lancelot is hilariously foppish and French, Gawain is genuine but sarcastic, Guinevere is silly and frivolous; new characters have a charm of their own, and all have a sort of simple depth that a child can understand and an adult can appreciate. Dialogue is always snappy and fun, humor is always in good taste, lessons are taught subtly. Really, I can't praise this literary work enough!I think what really makes this book (and the others in the series) so remarkable is the fact that anyone of any age and any literary experience can appreciate them. Children can enjoy themselves and understand what's going on, adults who don't normally like to read can laugh and enjoy the humor, and English nerds like myself can do all of the above while also appreciating the references the book makes to classical Arthurian works. Worth a buy for yourself, for a friend, for a child, for anyone!

Morris does it right and does it well. Arthurian adaptations are just a fun genre in general (with some excellent modern retellings), but I have to say that The Squire's Tales are my favorites. Picking a favorite among them might be too much to ask, though.

I read these books when I was in middle school and I absolutely loved them. I'm in college now, and recently decided to reread them just for the fun of it, and they are still just as entertaining. Gerald Morris has a great sense of humor and I often find myself laughing out loud at certain parts. This is a fun, light read.

This book is extremely amazing. You never get tired of it, it's that amazing. And it doesn't matter what age you are because who hasn't heard of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table if you are looking for a great book to read, look no further, you have found the book.

I cried when this series ended. It is a fast-paced, witty, intelligent, and fun new take on King Arthur and his round table, the knights, Merlin, and the enchanting world of faeries. Worth a read. Everyone in my family loves these books and recommends them as often as possible.

If you love retellings, this is one of my favorites. There's enough there to seem familiar and enough new material to give it a fresh point of view. The characters are lovable and very human with strengths and weaknesses.

I enjoyed this continuation of Terrance's adventures with Sir Gawain. Gerald Morris writes a charming story, and I love the way he handles the old legends. These Squire's Tales make a great introduction to King Arthur and his round table, and provide some great role models.

Arrived in good time, satisfied with purchase.