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9781883960131
SUN DAY THE NOT QUITE KNIGHT, is the second book in this developing series. It has everbeen said that the young ask, "Why?" & the old say, "Because!" In this story poem, Sir Day's son, Sun Day, questions the task that he must complete in order to attain knighthood. As he begins his quest, however, he learns that his greatest challenge is in meeting the test on his own terms while preserving who he is & who he wants to be. SIR DAY THE KNIGHT, Daniel T. Marsano. Illus by Jane H. Stroschin. 48p. (Gr. K-6) 1993. $15.00 (1-883960-11-8). SIR DAY THE KNIGHT is a story of courage. The MICHIGAN READING JOURNAL, Volume 27, No. 3, Spring 1994, gave this review: "This story poem tells of a knight who embarks on a quest to defeat a dragon. He realizes how afraid he is & finds that his fear is a greater problem than the reality of his quest. When he faces his dragon, he finds some pleasant surprises. Readers will be pleased with the delightful ending to this book by a Michigan author & illustrator. Call or write: Henry Quill Press, Jane Stroschin, 7340 Lake Drive, Fremont, MI 49412-9146; 616-924-3026.Marsano, Daniel T. is the author of 'Sun Day, the Not-Quite Knight', published 1994 under ISBN 9781883960131 and ISBN 1883960134.
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