Knights vs. Dinosaurs, Hardcover/Matt Phelan

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Contributor(s):Author: Matt Phelan Illustrator: Matt Phelan Renowned for their courage, their chivalry, and their ability to fight mythical creatures, the Knights of the Round Table must face their most dangerous opponents yet--DINOSAURS This heavily illustrated middle grade novel from award-winning author and artist Matt Phelan is a hilarious, rip-roaring tale of derring-do perfect for reluctant readers and fans of How to Train Your Dragon and The Terrible Two. Let me tell you a secret about the Knights of the Round Table: they don't have much to do. The realm is at peace and dragons are few and far between. So Merlin decides to send the knights out on a real adventure to a world filled with the most terrible lizards of all: DINOSAURSKnights vs. Dinosaurs is a highly illustrated, fast-paced adventure full of uproarious knightly hijinks, surprising secrets, and terrifying dinosaurs. With art on nearly every page, including an epic fight scene depicted in several graphic-novel style spreads, this engaging story is Monty Python for young middle school readers. A great choice for reluctant readers, aspiring knights, and fans of Peter Brown's The Wild Robot.   Review citations School Library Journal / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 79 - 06/01/2018School Library Journal / Exceptional Presentation - pg. 79 - 06/01/2018School Library Journal / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 79 - 06/01/2018School Library Journal / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 79 - 06/01/2018School Library Journal / Highly Recommended - pg. 79 - 06/01/2018Kirkus Reviews / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 136 - 07/15/2018Kirkus Reviews / Exceptional Presentation - pg. 136 - 07/15/2018Kirkus Reviews / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 136 - 07/15/2018Kirkus Reviews / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 136 - 07/15/2018Kirkus Reviews / Highly Recommended - pg. 136 - 07/15/2018Horn Book Magazine - pg. 94 - 09/01/2018Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 65 - 08