Parzival: The Quest of the Grail Knight

by Katherine Paterson (Author)

Parzival: The Quest of the Grail Knight
Reading Level: 6th − 7th Grade

Acclaimed storyteller and Newbery medalist, National Book Awardwinner, and Laura Ingalls Wilder award recipient Katherine Paterson breathes new life into this classic tale of action, adventure, and romance.

Raised in the wilderness, Parzival knows nothing of his destiny as the Grail Knight--the one who is fated to seek the sacred vessel of hope and eternal life. To succeed in his quest, Parzival must struggle against countless obstacles. His triumphant story is one that will move readers to joy and despair, laughter and tears.

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School Library Journal

Gr 5-8--With humor and lilting language, this classic coming-of-age story recounts the physical and spiritual trials of a naive boy who yearns to become a knight of Arthur's court. The origin of the Fisher King legend adds a note of poignancy to this slim saga about doing the right thing at all costs.

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Review quotes

"Nearly 800 years old, the story has freshness, humor, grace, and depth". — School Library Journal, starred review
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780141305738
Lexile Measure
930
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Puffin Books
Publication date
April 20, 2000
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV034000 - Juvenile Fiction | Royalty (kings queens princes princesses knights etc.)
JUV022010 - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, & Fables | Arthurian
Library of Congress categories
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