About the Book
Title: Guinevere: At the Dawn of Legend Book Two
Author: Cheryl Carpinello
Publisher: Beyond Today Educator
Publication Date: June 21, 2017
Number of Pages: 121 Genre: Children's Historical Fiction
Summary: “ Think before acting,” her father always warned. But Princess Guinevere is ruled by her heart. Her betrothal to King Arthur has not changed this.
When Guinevere and Cedwyn’s latest adventure takes a dangerous turn, they find themselves embroiled in a life-or-death struggle as foretold by Merlyn’s Goddess of the Stones.
Renegades—foiled in their attempt to kidnap the princess—steal the children of Cadbury Castle to sell as slaves. Guinevere and Cedwyn vow to rescue the children, but a miscalculation puts them all in more danger. The plan quickly unravels, and Guinevere’s impassioned decisions come crashing down as Cedwyn chooses to turn his dream of becoming a knight into reality. Will their courage be strong enough to survive, or will one make the ultimate sacrifice?
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Children are attracted to adventure and they don’t see the risks that adults do, refusing to accept many of the limitations and rules enforced for the sole purpose of keeping children safe. Guinevere and Cedwyn are close friends and Cedwyn, although still very young, has pledged his life to protect the princess who will one day be his queen when she marries King Arthur. Being children, they have their adventures. And one such adventure to the mysterious standing stones results in magical visions and then a race for their lives. There are people intent on kidnapping Guinevere. When she out-foxes their intentions, they take the castle children instead to be sold into slavery. Guinevere insists on chasing after the kidnappers and rescuing the children. The adventure intensifies as they risk their lives and become heroes. But are they totally successful in rescuing the children? Or do they just manage to create more problems in the process.
Guinevere: At the Dawn of Legend is the sequel to Cheryl Carpinello's first Guinevere story, Guinevere: On the Eve of Legend. Both books take the fascinating Arthurian legends and create stories that will entice even the most reluctant of readers. With realistic characters and an exciting plot full of adventure, the reader will be pulled along to an unexpected conclusion, one that demands another book to complete the series. Young readers will certainly easily associate with Guinevere and Cedwyn, who, at
their young age, take risks and disobey their parents, while at the same time they reach out to help others and become heroes. A great way to entice readers, even reluctant ones, to follow the adventures found in legends.
Book One - Guinevere: On the Eve of Legend
Great Sadness and Danger:With saddened and heavy hearts,
they left the gruesome glen behind and rode for the castle. Samuel followed
Guinevere, having chosen to ride beside Aaron. His tears dried, but the anguish
not buried with his family. The grief was clearly evident in his hunched body,
the anger in his clenched fists on the pony’s reins. Cedwyn worried about the
boy’s state of mind.
Guinevere now led the trio, concern for the safety of the
castle and the people there were marked by the hard set of her chin. Worry
etched lines in her wrinkled brow and deepened her hollowed eyes. Cedwyn
brought up the rear. His eyes noted every movement. Ears tuned to the echoes of
the forest, head swiveling ateach movement and sound. Fear had taken permanent
hold over his body—a feeling he was certain should have been as foreign tohim
asit would have been to Arthur’s knights. Cold fear tightened its grip on his
heart and throat. Those who would kill the gentle monks would stop at nothing.
Now the little group rode in the dark, a time when all earthly creatures took
on the pallor of ghosts, and hidden danger lurked all around them.
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About the Author
I’m a retired high school English teacher. A devourer of books growing up, my profession introduced me to writings and authors from times long past. Through my studies and teaching, I fell in love with the Ancient and Medieval Worlds. Now, I hope to inspire young readers and those Young-at-Heart to read more through my Tales and Legends for Reluctant Readers set in these worlds.
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