Description
Knight Crusader by Ronald Welch is a stirring historical adventure that transports YA readers to the time of the Crusades. It follows young Philip d’Aubigny, a brave knight living in the kingdom of Outremer, who yearns to prove his courage on the battlefield. When Saladin and his army threaten his home, Philip’s chance for glory arrives—but the campaign ends in disaster. Captured by the Turks, he is forced into servitude, his dreams of honour slipping away as he secretly plots his escape.
Philip’s journey continues as he joins Richard the Lionheart on the famous Third Crusade, before returning to England to reclaim his family’s estate—only to find new conflicts awaiting him. Filled with vivid historical detail, heroism, and the testing of character, this timeless story immerses readers in the sights, sounds, and spirit of the medieval world.
Winner of the Carnegie Medal, Knight Crusader remains a classic of historical fiction that will captivate readers who enjoy tales of adventure, bravery, and history brought vividly to life.
