Legend of the Forest Beast (3) - Tapa dura

Don Winn's third installment in the Sir Kaye collection is an exciting and thoughtful addition to the award-winning series. In The Legend of the Forest Beast, we catch up with Reggie, Kaye, and everyone else at Castle Forte right where the second book left off. The beloved tutor, Alchir, is said to be in danger after a vengeful prisoner escapes from the dungeon. Things only get worse when Alchir's young daughter arrives at the castle, alone and bleeding, in the night to confirm what the queen has feared. Alchir has been kidnapped and is being held hostage. Sir Kaye decides that this is his chance to prove himself as a great knight and hopefully earn a knight's name. However, after a series of humbling events, Kaye ends up just hoping to make it out of this adventure alive. This addition of the series may be the most thought-provoking and sophisticated Sir Kaye book to date, which works well with growing readers. The Legend of the Forest Beast teaches young readers to think critically and not always trust everything they hear. Additionally, this story deals a lot with humility and what it truly means to be a chivalrous knight. Young readers with learn that being brave and chivalrous does not always mean collecting all of the fame and glory at the end. This book is a must read for those who have grown to love the Sir Kaye series and those who are just starting out. No matter your age, you will love this story.

The beloved tutor Alchir has vanished! And a dangerous criminal with a grudge against Alchir has just escaped from prison. Kaye is determined to find the tutor and earn a fine reputation as a knight. The search leads Kaye, Reggie, and Beau to a sinister manor house at the edge of a dark forest where nearby villagers live in terror of a deadly monster. As they investigate the mystery of the forest beast, they uncover a terrible plot that could destroy Knox. When there's no one to turn to for help, can they save the kingdom-and their lives-by themselves?