Knights vs. Dinosaurs

Written & illustrated by Matt Phelan

Four knights are transported to a strange land filled with prehistoric creatures and must work together to survive and find a way back home

5.0/7 Bookroo expert·3.8/5 Goodreads · 880 ratings

176 pages· 12,087 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

The Knights of the Round Table, bored in a peaceful realm, are thrust into a thrilling quest by Merlin. Their new challenge? Dinosaurs! As they navigate this prehistoric world, the knights must use their courage and wit to survive. Will they conquer these fearsome creatures, or will the dinosaurs prove too formidable? Dive into a tale of epic battles, unexpected secrets, and knightly humor, where every page bursts with action and surprises. Perfect for young adventurers and fans of daring escapades.

From the publisher

An ALA Notable Title”Absurdly entertaining. Victorious on all fronts.”–Booklist (starred review)Renowned for their courage, their chivalry, and their ability to fight mythical creatures, the Knights of the Round Table must face their most dangerous opponents yet–DINOSAURS! This heavily illustrated middle grade novel from award-winning author and artist Matt Phelan is a hilarious, rip-roaring tale of derring-do perfect for reluctant readers and fans of How to Train Your Dragon and The Terrible Two. Let me tell you a secret about the Knights of the Round Table: they don’t have much to do. The realm is at peace and dragons are few and far between. So Merlin decides to send the knights out on a real adventure to a world filled with the most terrible lizards of all: DINOSAURS! Knights vs. Dinosaurs is a highly illustrated, fast-paced adventure full of uproarious knightly hijinks, surprising secrets, and terrifying dinosaurs. With art on nearly every page, including an epic fight scene depicted in several graphic-novel style spreads, this engaging story is Monty Python for young middle school readers.A great choice for reluctant readers, aspiring knights, and fans of Peter Brown’s The Wild Robot. “This rollicking story is suspenseful and silly. An excellent choice for all readers.”–School Library Journal (starred review)

At a glance

Format
Pages: 176
Words: 12,087
Reading age: 8–11
Audience: Juvenile Reader
Lexile: 610L

Themes & topics

Books about quests Books about knights Books about dinosaurs Books about girl power Books about royalty

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The knights usually work solo, so teaming up to make it back home is a challenge for some. What characteristics help and hinder their teamwork?

The Black Night revealed their identity later in the book. Were you surprised by this additional knowledge about the character? Why do you think the author included this reveal?

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