- Paperback: 127 pages
- Publisher: Puffin; Reprint edition (1 July 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141305738
- ISBN-13: 978-0141305738
- Product Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.9 x 1.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,478,402 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Format:Hardcover
All things Camelot are hot, and in the tradition of the great Narnia books this mix of history, fantasy and adventure will surely hook hungry young imaginations seeking a break from "Goosebumps" and Leonardo DiCaprio bios. Beautiful design and illustrations as well....
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
A fresh, enjoyable retelling
12 Aug 2000
Format:Paperback
"Parzival" is an excellent story, the story of a young man who learns about God, hope, faith and the will to continue.
Parzival's mother has kept her sheltered son from knowing about knights, but when Parzival runs into three on a road, he can't be content until he is one. He sets off for Camelot, determined to follow his dead father's footsteps. But he soon discovers that knighthood is not all chivalry and flashing armor. Despite humiliation, dishonor, despair, and a curse, Parzival's innocence and goodness carry him through to the end.
Paterson chose to write this story in formal prose, but that doesn't keep the hero's appeal from shining through. Parzival perhaps understands such commands as "Thou Shalt Not Kill" best--when defeating a foe, he gives them a chance to redeem themselves, and beats himself up mentally when he does something careless. Readers ache for him when he is laughed at and then cursed, or refuses to get rid of the shabby clothes his mother made him. Readers will also cheer when he makes up for his past, innocent wrongs.
In a bookworld that lacks good, old-fashioned heroes, Parzival is a fearless guy that every boy will want to be like, and a role model that parents will adore. This legend is great, and the retelling is even better.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Perzival,And The Quest For The Grail Knight
16 Oct 2002
Format:Hardcover
I really liked this book it had tons of neat stuff in it. If you like King Arthur, then you will love this book it has lots of excitement in it.And it starts out as a boy who doesn't know what knights and dragons or any of that good stuff is. And he finds out he is king and goes to get his kingdom back and he ends up going on a quest for the Holy Grail.
I really liked this book .it is fun to read and has lots of potential so I recommend it to all ages it was fun for me to read and was really bone chilling and the edge of your seat kind of book.
I loved this book because it was about knights and dragons and other strange and unusual things cause that's is what I'm into. This book is a good book for all ages and I recommend it for everyone.
So sit back and relax and read a good book Perzival, and the quest for the grail knight.
I really liked this book .it is fun to read and has lots of potential so I recommend it to all ages it was fun for me to read and was really bone chilling and the edge of your seat kind of book.
I loved this book because it was about knights and dragons and other strange and unusual things cause that's is what I'm into. This book is a good book for all ages and I recommend it for everyone.
So sit back and relax and read a good book Perzival, and the quest for the grail knight.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Parzival ''`The Quest of the Grail Knight''
16 Dec 2004
Format:Paperback
Parzival ``The Quest of the Grail Knight''
The book I read was Parzival ``The Quest of the Grail Knight'', Written by Katherine Paterson. The main character s Parzival. He lived in wilderness of Soltane.
At the beginning of the story Parzival is living with his mother. At that time he did not know he truly was the King. He left his mother in search of his identity. Along the way he met many people. He decided he wanted to become a knight for King Arthur's round table.
He went to see the King Arthur and while there he met a wizard who told him that Parzival didn't truly know who he was and that he needed to figure it out before he could become a knight. So he left the kingdom in search of his identify.
Shortly after leaving he met the Red Knight knew who Parzival was and tried to kill him. Parzival killed the Red Knight. Then he took the Red Knight's armor and horse and went on traveling for many years. He eventually met his sister, whom he had never know and found out he was a king, not a peasant man. He returned to King Arthur's court and was knighted.
On a scale from 1-5, I rate this book a 3 because it was hard to remember which character was who because there were so many different people he mat. If you like stories about knight, then you should read this book.
The book I read was Parzival ``The Quest of the Grail Knight'', Written by Katherine Paterson. The main character s Parzival. He lived in wilderness of Soltane.
At the beginning of the story Parzival is living with his mother. At that time he did not know he truly was the King. He left his mother in search of his identity. Along the way he met many people. He decided he wanted to become a knight for King Arthur's round table.
He went to see the King Arthur and while there he met a wizard who told him that Parzival didn't truly know who he was and that he needed to figure it out before he could become a knight. So he left the kingdom in search of his identify.
Shortly after leaving he met the Red Knight knew who Parzival was and tried to kill him. Parzival killed the Red Knight. Then he took the Red Knight's armor and horse and went on traveling for many years. He eventually met his sister, whom he had never know and found out he was a king, not a peasant man. He returned to King Arthur's court and was knighted.
On a scale from 1-5, I rate this book a 3 because it was hard to remember which character was who because there were so many different people he mat. If you like stories about knight, then you should read this book.
The book I read was Parzival ``The Quest of the Grail Knight'', Written by Katherine Paterson. The main character s Parzival. He lived in wilderness of Soltane.
At the beginning of the story Parzival is living with his mother. At that time he did not know he truly was the King. He left his mother in search of his identity. Along the way he met many people. He decided he wanted to become a knight for King Arthur's round table.
He went to see the King Arthur and while there he met a wizard who told him that Parzival didn't truly know who he was and that he needed to figure it out before he could become a knight. So he left the kingdom in search of his identify.
Shortly after leaving he met the Red Knight knew who Parzival was and tried to kill him. Parzival killed the Red Knight. Then he took the Red Knight's armor and horse and went on traveling for many years. He eventually met his sister, whom he had never know and found out he was a king, not a peasant man. He returned to King Arthur's court and was knighted.
On a scale from 1-5, I rate this book a 3 because it was hard to remember which character was who because there were so many different people he mat. If you like stories about knight, then you should read this book.
The book I read was Parzival ``The Quest of the Grail Knight'', Written by Katherine Paterson. The main character s Parzival. He lived in wilderness of Soltane.
At the beginning of the story Parzival is living with his mother. At that time he did not know he truly was the King. He left his mother in search of his identity. Along the way he met many people. He decided he wanted to become a knight for King Arthur's round table.
He went to see the King Arthur and while there he met a wizard who told him that Parzival didn't truly know who he was and that he needed to figure it out before he could become a knight. So he left the kingdom in search of his identify.
Shortly after leaving he met the Red Knight knew who Parzival was and tried to kill him. Parzival killed the Red Knight. Then he took the Red Knight's armor and horse and went on traveling for many years. He eventually met his sister, whom he had never know and found out he was a king, not a peasant man. He returned to King Arthur's court and was knighted.
On a scale from 1-5, I rate this book a 3 because it was hard to remember which character was who because there were so many different people he mat. If you like stories about knight, then you should read this book.
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