{"product_id":"knights-vs-dinosaurs-isbn-9780062686244","title":"Knights vs. Dinosaurs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn ALA Notable Title\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Absurdly entertaining. Victorious on all fronts.” —ALA \u003cem\u003eBooklist \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenowned 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! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u003cem\u003eHow to Train Your Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Terrible Two. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet 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 \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e adventure to a world filled with the most terrible lizards of all: DINOSAURS!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKnights vs. Dinosaurs \u003c\/em\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great choice for reluctant readers, aspiring knights, and fans of Peter Brown’s \u003cem\u003eThe Wild Robot. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This rollicking story is suspenseful and silly. An excellent choice for all readers.” —\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Catnip for kids...absurdly entertaining. ...Gender stereotypes and egos are challenged along with dinosaurs, giving readers a spectacular book that’s victorious on all fronts.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In a highly illustrated chapter book, four braggart knights and one underappreciated squire off against dinosaurs, all while learning about teamwork and honesty. ...As the time-traveling knights try to fight their way back to their true place in time, plot twists reveal the heroes’ true identifiers, adding depth to this hilarious slapstick romp.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Comedic...Phelan’s black and white art moves effectively from goofy portraitures and spot illustrations to speedy panels and dramatic full spreads, matching the humor and\/or action of the plot.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Whether jousting with a triceratops or facing down a T-rex, [squire] Mel should come with a halo: She’s thoughtful, sensitive, and wise. ...Drawn deftly, lightly.”   - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This rollicking story is suspenseful and silly. . . .double-page, comic book-like spreads that even reluctant readers will enjoy. 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