Theo doesn't want to be a hero. He is happy as a printer's apprentice. But when troops destroy the press and attack his master, Theo fights back - and finds himself an outlaw with a price on his head. He is soon swept up in the schemes of a con-artist, the plots of a revolutionary, and the intrigues of a villainous court official who wants to be king. Life will never be simple again! The adventure continues in The Kestrel and the Beggar Queen. By the author of the Prydain series.

What would you do if you found yourself on vacation... in the Middle Ages? Josh, Emma and Libby Binkerton visit the Good Times Travel Agency for a hair-raising trip to the past. Hook up with the Binkerton kids again in Adventures with the Vikings and Adventures in Ancient Greece.

King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table, and the kingdom of Camelot have always held a magical fascination. Jane Yolen has collected eleven short stories by acclaimed fantasy authors from Terry Pratchett to Anne McCaffrey, tales of tragedy, comedy, heroism and magic. Enjoy them all!

For years he has immersed himself in tales of dragons and knightly deeds. Now Don Quixote is determined to slay a few beasts of his own. A great retelling of Cervantes' classic tale of a marvelous, ridiculous hero.

"Far to the north in Norway, where the winter sea has a deep voice and at midwinter the sun hides its face, lies the Island of Rogen. I was born on that island, in the year of the Great Hunger, when only kings and earls slept with filled stomachs." Young Hakon tells the story of a hard life, full of struggle, danger and uncertainty - the life of a Viking. Erik Haugaard is also the author of The Samurai's Tale and The Boy and the Samurai.

Tom is a peasant with a future as a Latin scholar. There is only problem - Tom doesn't want to spend his life shut up in a monastery with a load of old books. He would much rather be a courageous squire to a noble knight, setting off on the road for adventure. Determined to live his dream, Tom runs away. But things don't turn out quite the way he expected... Catch up with Tom and company again for more hilarious, non-stop adventure in The Lady and the Squire.

"I must find the land where the sun goes at night... until I have sought that distant land, I shall never sleep in my bed again." With these words, Erik takes up Blueblade, his sword, and sails off on the Golden Dragon, toward the setting sun. So begins an epic adventure, battling sea and storm, encountering strange and terrifying creatures, visiting far and lonely shores. But Erik and his crew face the unknown with courage and cleverness, outwitting their enemies every time. Monty Python's Terry Jones originally created this exciting series of tales as bedtime stories for his son.

Beowulf is possessed of superhuman strength, a born hero. But is this a blessing or a curse? Except for his companions, Wiglaf, who sees visions of past, present and future, and Aelfhere, who can read minds, Beowulf is alone in the Danish court of Hrothgar. The three are misfits, outsiders, but when supernatural horrors come to trouble the hall, it is they who must slay the demons. After hundreds of years, this ancient tale of valiant warriors, terrifying monsters and heroism at its finest still simmers with excitement.

Arthur's kingdom is under siege. The only thing that can stop the invading Saxons is an army on horseback, England's first. But the only horses strong enough to carry men in armour are from the desert. Their hooves cannot withstand the harsh terrain of Arthur's land. Enter Galwyn, a runaway with a gift for languages and a way with horses. This kingdom truly may depend on a horseshoe nail... and the boy who holds it. Here is a fascinating look at the story of King Arthur from the pen of Anne McCaffrey, a fantasy legend herself and author of the Dragonriders of Pern series.

Meet the young woman who saved France! Inspired by visions of angels and saints, Joan of Arc led the French army to an impossible victory in 1429. More than five hundred years later, on a riverbank in Orleans, another young girl has a vision, a vision of her heroine, Joan of Arc. This is Joan's dramatic story.

Robin Hood is a legendary hero, cleverly foiling the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and his wicked master, King John, again and again. Join him for a classic tale of swashbuckling adventure.

After an unexpected meeting in the forest, young Terence finds himself the new squire of Gawain, soon to be one of the greatest knights of King Arthur's Round Table. Together they will find adventure aplenty - daring deeds, ferocious fighting and magical mayhem! This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship. The misadventures of Gawain and his faithful squire continue in The Squire, His Knight and His Lady and The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf. For even more Arthurian adventures, be sure to read Parsifal's Page and the Ballad of Sir Dinadan.

Jeffrey Strangeways wants to be a knight. He hasn't a hope - or has he? When Sir Walter of Winterwood rides into town, adventure comes with him, and Jeffrey is slap bang in the middle of it all.

A girl who wants to be a knight?! Why not?! Acclaimed fantasy writer Tamora Pierce (Song of the Lioness trilogy) introduces Keladry, a new heroine determined to prove her mettle. Don't miss the other installments in the "Protector of the Small" series: Page, Squire, and Lady Knight.

The Book was a birthday present. Joe didn't know it was magic. Suddenly he and his friends find themselves hurtling through time to an age of knights - and dragons. This is only the first of many a wild ride through history (real and imagined) for the Time Warp Trio. Readers won't want to miss the other entries in the series, including It's All Greek to Me, and See You Later, Gladiator.

Here are all the classic stories of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Rosemary Sutcliff uses a variety of sources and adds her own magic to this wonderful collection. Readers may also enjoy Rosemary Sutcliff's other Arthurian tales, including The Road to Camlann and The Light Beyond the Forest: The Quest for the Holy Grail.

Odysseus is a legendary Greek hero, clever, courageous... and a great storyteller. That is, he will be. In this tale, he is still a young and reckless prince, with everything to prove. Join him and his friend Mentor for harrowing adventures in a time when magical creatures roamed the earth and wondrous discoveries were everywhere. This is the first in the Young Heroes series. Readers should also try another of these tales of Ancient Greece, Hippolyta and the Curse of the Amazons, and look out for more installments in the series.