I WAS THERE: IN THE TIME OF KNIGHTS
by Shelley Tanaka
illustrated by Greg Ruhl

Page Excerpt The sword came down on William's shoulder so heavily that it nearly knocked him over, but he stood proudly. The very next day he went charging into battle and fended off thirteen enemy knights. Soon the name of William Marshal became known all across Europe as he battled in tournaments and won countless prizes. Here is the thrilling, true-life story of the man who was proclaimed "the best knight who ever lived." Back to I WAS THERE main page