National Trust: The Secret Diary of John Drawbridge, a Medieval Knight in Training
National Trust: The Secret Diary of John Drawbridge, a Medieval Knight in Training
Summary
A HILARIOUS and exciting new series from the Philip Ardagh winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.
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National Trust: The Secret Diary of John Drawbridge, a Medieval Knight in Training by Philip Ardagh
The first book in a hilarious and exciting new series, from the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! John Drawbridge has moved to Widemoat Castle to learn to become a knight. And there is a LOT to learn. . . How to charge with a lance on horseback without falling off. Why the spiral staircases always go up in a clockwise direction. How to defend the castle against invading parties. Why the plates served at banquets are made of stale bread (and why you shouldn't eat them...). And much, MUCH more. So it's no wonder that John decides to keep a diary (even if it is only an imaginary one...) of his time at the castle. Things REALLY liven up when the castle is attacked by an invading Welsh party - but can John foil their plot before it's too late...? Perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, filled with amazing facts and historical trivia, with an exciting story and brilliant illustrations, you won't be able to put this SECRET DIARY down! Read the other books in the series: The Secret Diary of Jane Pinny, Victorian House Maid (and Accidental Detective) The Secret Diary of Thomas Snoop, Tudor Boy Spy The Secret Diary of Kitty Cask, Smuggler's DaughterPhilip Ardagh (Author)
Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Philip Ardagh is the author of The Grunts and National Trust: The Secret Diary series. He is probably best known for his Grubtown Tales, but he is author of over 100 books. He is a "regular irregular" reviewer of children's books for The Guardian, and is currently developing a series for television. Philip Ardagh is two metres tall with a ridiculously big, bushy beard and size sixteen feet, making him an instantly recognisable figure at literary festivals around the world.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780857639011 |
| ISBN 10 | 0857639013 |
| Title | National Trust: The Secret Diary of John Drawbridge, a Medieval Knight in Training |
| Author | Philip Ardagh |
| Series | The Secret Diary Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Nosy Crow Ltd |
| Year published | 2017-05-04 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |