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The White Company is a motley group of English mercenaries, fighting under the leadership of Sir Nigel Loring. Bound by an unquestioning respect for social order, patriotism, and a lust for adventure, the company makes its way to France to fight in the local wars. Encountering pirate ships and other dramas during their crossing, they finally land at Bordeaux and become involved with the fighting at the siege of Chateau of Villefranch du Perigord and in the Spanish Pyrenees.

The legend of the famous hero Robin Hood originates in dramatic pieces and ballads from the 15th century in England. His story has been given shape and retold through the centuries, and is still universally known to children nowadays. "The Tales of Robin Hood and his Merry Men", as retold by Mary Macleod, is a faithful rendition of the original medieval legend full of colorful and moral adventures. It is read by Katie Haigh, for the delight of children and as well as adults sensitive to literary style.

Les aventures de Renard servent à divertir tout autant qu'à instruire. C'est une adaptation d'une des œuvres les plus vivantes de la littérature du Moyen-Age, destinée aussi bien aux enfants qu'aux adultes. Renard est très ingénieux : il arrive toujours à se tirer d'un mauvais pas avec malice. Les ruses de Renard font vite comprendre que l'esprit domine souvent la force, l'intelligence avisée domine la sottise et la violence. Cependant, si Renard arrive à duper les puissants, il échoue régulièrement quand il s'en prend à plus faible que lui.

He was called to fulfill a mighty quest, filled with fierce battles. A quest to bring hope to the kingdom. Having narrowly escaped death at the hands of the evil Shadow Warriors, Sir Gavin is given a new name by the Prince to signify his new allegiance to the cause of the one he once swore to kill. Called to share this message to everyone in the land of Arrethtrae, Sir Gavinaugh takes up his sword and embarks on an epic journey.

A knight left for dead. A country on the verge of ruin. And an evil lord rising to conquer. Sir Rowan is the most decorated tournament knight in Cameria, but when he is attacked and left for dead, his world collapses. Betrayed and lingering at death’s door, only a bizarre vision of his Prince and the help of a woman dedicated to the King keeps him alive. As Rowan heals, he finds new purpose in life through service to his King. But his beloved land of Cameria has fallen victim to the tyranny of the Dark Knight.

A Scottish medieval adventure about the youngest in a war-band who must free her family from a castle prison after knights attack her home--with all the excitement of Ranger's Apprentice and perfect for fans of heroines like Alanna from The Song of the Lioness series. One dark night, Drest's...

Die Abenteuer des kleinen Raubritter Rob: Der königliche Bote Till vom Sande bringt schlechte Nachrichten. Die Dänen sind im Norden eingefallen und König Ottokar erhebt eine brisante Forderung. Entweder gibt der kleine Raubritter Rob die beiden Torwächter Jörg und Jürgen als Landsknechte an das königliche Heer ab oder sie liefern dem König als Ersatz Kriegsmaterial in Form von Rüstungen, Waffen und Pfeilspitzen.

Gerade von den Masern genesen muss der kleine Raubritter Rob unverhofft in die übergroßen Fußstapfen seines Vaters treten. Der König hat Robs Eltern und viele andere Raubritter bei einer Hochzeit auf einer anderen Burg gefangen nehmen lassen. Jetzt fordert er Lösegeld. Doch in der Schatztruhe der Eltern ist nicht genug Geld. Da kommt glücklicherweise ein Gewürzhändler durch das Hellertal. Rob schwingt sich in den Sattel, um das Wegegeld einzukassieren. Und damit kommen Steine ins Rollen, die den kleinen Raubritter so richtig herausfordern.

A sworn enemy of the Prince vows to eliminate his Followers. Until the Prince saves his life. For generations the Noble Knights have been in service to the King. Following a strict code of conduct, they preserve the peace in Chessington, the King's chosen city, and rule its citizenry. Sir Gavin is a young and promising Noble Knight, devoted to King and Code. Then a peasant disrupts the tranquility of Chessington, brazenly challenging the Code while claiming to be the son of the King: a Prince.

Two friends face the Dark Knight’s deadliest scheme, but only one knight has the courage to overcome. Sir Quinlan leaves his boyhood friend to serve the Prince, fighting a battle darker and more intense than any he’s ever known. The mysterious Sir Baylor recruits him into the ranks of an elite unit of knights known as the Swords of Valor, but when tragedy strikes and everyone blames Quinlan, the Swords of Valor disband, ending a legacy of heroic deeds.

Journey to Arrethtrae, where the King and His Son implement a bold plan to save their kingdom; where courage, faith, and loyalty stand tall in the face of opposition; where good will not bow to evil where the King reigns along with His Son!

In the small 14th-century English village where he has lived his entire life, the boy has grown up with no name of his own, known only as "Asta's son". But when his mother dies, the boy receives both his rightful name, Crispin, and a lead cross, inscribed with a secret that soon has him fleeing for his life.

Kingdom's Edge is an action/adventure allegory of the life of Christ where swords, knights and battles are biblically symbolic. It is told by Cedric, a young peasant who is doomed to a life of hopelessness and despair, until he meets the "stranger." The stranger takes Cedric under his tutelage and trains him in the art of the sword, for this man is a true "Master of the Sword." When Cedric learns that hope and compassion are as great a weapon as the sword, he is propelled into a desperate battle against evil.

Good and evil clash. Leinad and Cedric are determined to not only survive, but claim hope and victory! In Kingdom's Dawn, Leinad and Tess, along with all the king's people, must escape slavery by the powerful Lord Fairos. Kingdom's Hope finds them free and arriving in the Chessington Valley . But when they forget the king, will Kergon and the Kessons capture them for good?

Kaye's father is in danger! The young knight, Kaye, and his friends, Reggie and Beau, enter Eldridge in search of the only man who can save his father. During their journey, they encounter and make a powerful enemy of Baron Thomas - the self-proclaimed heir to the throne of Eldridge - who also has his sights set on ruling the country of Knox. Together, the boys dodge the baron's henchmen and race against time to stop an assassination that would plunge the two kingdoms into war.

Sixteen-year-old Leinad thought he was a common farmer's son, nothing more. He wondered why his father had trained him for years to master the sword, not exactly a tool of the trade for farmers. But one tragic event initiates a world of revelation. Only then does he begin to understand his calling, a calling no other man in the entire kingdom of Arrethtrae can fulfill - a calling given him by the King himself.

The beloved tutor Alchir has vanished! And a dangerous criminal with a grudge against Alchir has just escaped from prison. Kaye is determined to find the tutor and earn a fine reputation as a knight. The search leads Kaye, Reggie, and Beau to a sinister manor house at the edge of a dark forest where nearby villagers live in terror of a deadly monster. As they investigate the mystery of the forest beast, they uncover a terrible plot that could destroy Knox. When there's no one to turn to for help, can they save the kingdom - and their lives - by themselves?

A kid favorite for over thirty years, this award-winning modern-classic is sure to delight readers for years to come! "Winthrop has a real gift for fantasy..." --Madeleine L'Engle, award-winning author of A Wrinkle in Time When William learns that his favorite caretaker Mrs. Phillips is leaving...

The thrilling, wintry Nordic tale by Neil Gaiman, who weaves a magical story of legend and adventure that will enchant readers from beginning to end. Odd, a young Viking boy, is left fatherless following a raid. In his icy, ancient world there is no mercy for an unlucky soul with a crushed foot...

The bestselling author of A Tale Dark and Grimm takes on medieval times in an exciting and hilarious new adventure about history, religion . . . and farting dragons. 1242. On a dark night, travelers from across France cross paths at an inn and begin to tell stories of three children: William, an...

Chi incontrerà Sabrina nell'oscuro Medioevo? Draghi volanti...

Intorno a me era tutto grigio: grigia la sabbia, grigia l'acqua che bagnava la riva, grigio il cielo e grigia l'aria... Per mille mozzarelle, ma dov'ero finito?! Nell'Oltretomba?! E chi era quel roditore con il mantello rosso e la corona d'alloro sulla testa, che mi fissava? Possibile che fosse proprio il grande Dante Alighieri?

Vikingelandsbyens høvding Bjørn er død, og han har taget sin gamle træl Mista med sig på rejsen til Valhal. Torkel arver vennen Mistas bedste egendel, en fornem kniv, som dog viser sig at give Torkel en del problemer. For først bliver kniven stjålet af en omrejsende håndværker, som Torkel kommer i slagsmål med. Siden stjæler Torkel og Ulf kniven tilbage fra håndværkeren under stor tumult, og manden er til sidst så medtaget af stridighederne, at drengene tror, de er kommet til at slå ham ihjel.

Drengen Torkel lever i Vikingetidens Danmark, i en landsby omgivet af vild natur, hvor han hjælper til der, hvor han kan. For det meste er dagene rolige. Han malker kvæget, passer markerne og fisker. Men nogle gange er livet mere dramatisk. En efterårsdag er Torkel og vennen Ulf i skoven for at samle bær og æbler, da de bliver angrebet af vildsvin og må gemme sig i et stort træ. En vinterdag bryder isen op lige der, hvor Torkel står og fisker. Gennem Torkel møder vi lav som høj i det lille samfund og følger årstidernes skiften.

Was nimmt man, wenn man keinen Fußball zur Hand hat? Im Mittelalter waren es Totenköpfe oder Kuhblasen - toller Roman über die Entstehung des beliebtesten Mannschaftssport der Welt. England, 13. Jahrhundert. Harold, kaum älter als elf, fiebert seinem ersten Fußballmatch entgegen, dem Spiel gegen das Nachbardorf. Sieger soll das Dorf sein, dessen Bewohner es schaffen, die mit Luft gefüllte Kuhblase in die Mitte des anderen Dorfes zu treiben - nur mit den Füßen.

Ritterburgen und Minnesänger, Turniere und Belagerungen, Machtkämpfe von Kaisern und Päpsten - das Mittelalter schlägt uns bis heute in seinen Bann. In einem spannenden Gang durch die Jahrhunderte vermittelt das Hörbuch alle wichtigen Grundlagen zu 1000 Jahren mittelalterlicher Geschichte: Von der dunklen Zeit des Frühmittelalters über das erste vereinte Europa unter Karl dem Großen, die glanzvollen Zeiten der Ottonen, Salier und Staufer bis hin zur Entstehung der großen Königreiche im Spätmittelalter. Bis heute prägende Entwicklungen wie die Entstehung der Städte oder die Errichtung riesiger Kathedralen werden ebenso behandelt wie Inquisition, Kreuzzüge oder Pest.

Per Zeitmaschine zu den Rittern. Oma Olchi hat noch was bei einer alten Hexe gut zu machen, und so reisen sie und die OlchiKinder mit Brauseweins Zeitmaschine ins Mittelalter. Dort müffelt es ganz hervorragend, aber der üble Ritter Gregor hält die holde Gunhilde auf seiner Burg gefangen, damit sie seinen Sohn heiratet, und nicht den Schusterjungen, in den sie verliebt ist. Das macht die Olchis natürlich oberstinkig. Und so setzen sie alle grätigen Tricks ein, um die gute Gunhilde zu ihrem Schuster zu bringen.

Wenn Trenk dem Fürsten den Stein der Weisen bringt, erfüllt ihm dieser jeden Wunsch. Das ist die Gelegenheit für Trenk und Thekla, die Bauern aus der Leib­eigenschaft zu befreien! Doch als auf ihrer Suche Ferkelchen dem bösen Ritter Wertolt in die Hände fällt, erscheint alles andere für die beiden plötzlich nebensächlich. Ob es ihnen gelingt, Ferkelchen zu be­freien und dem bösen Ritter Wertolt ein Schnippchen zu schlagen? Mit Tipps für Eltern und Lehrer*innen zur Leseförderung. Das gleichnamige Buch erscheint bei Oetinger.

Nachdem der junge Ritter Tiuri den Brief an König Unauwen überbracht hat, zieht es ihn in den unheimlichen Wilden Wald, um den sich dunkle Gerüchte ranken: Wegelagerer und Ritter mit roten Schildern, Waldgeister und gefährliche grüne Wesen sollen dort hausen. Mutig macht Tiuri sich auf, diese Geheimnisse zu lüften. Nach dem "Der Brief für den König" das zweite spannende Abenteuer um den mutigen Ritter Tiuri!

Ausgerechnet in der Nacht, bevor Tiuri zum Ritter geschlagen werden soll, ereilt ihn der Hilferuf eines Fremden: Tiuri muss sofort aufbrechen, um eine geheime Botschaft in das sagenhafte Königreich Unauwen zu bringen. Kaum hat Tiuri auf dem Pferd die Stadt verlassen, heften sich Spione und feindliche Ritter an seine Fersen. Tiuris Mut wird gefordert und er gerät in große Gefahr. Wem kann er jetzt noch trauen? Der Klassiker unter den fantastischen Abenteuerromanen - jetzt als Netflix-Serie!

Set in 12th-century England, with colourful descriptions of medieval life and adventures, "Ivanhoe" is a realistic and vibrant story set in a kingdom torn asunder by the hatred between Saxons and Normans. Richard the Lionheart is headed home from the Third Crusade to reclaim his throne. Amid the heat of a tournament, King Richard comes to the aid of another crusader who has returned in disguise. Wilfred of Ivanhoe also seeks to recover a lost heritage - and the hand of Lady Rowena, "a rose of loveliness, and a jewel of wealth; the fairest among a thousand."

Le bailli impérial de Schwyz et d'Uri - au service des Habsbourg, qui tentent de réaffirmer leur autorité sur la région -, Hermann Gessler, fait ériger un mât surmonté de son chapeau, exigeant que les habitants le saluent comme s'il était effectivement présent. Guillaume Tell passe devant le chapeau en l'ignorant. Gessler le condamne alors à tirer un carreau d'arbalète dans une pomme posée sur la tête de son fils.

The companion to a New York Times Editors' Choice and Kids' Indie Next List Pick--a heart-pounding adventure starring a strong heroine who is battling the challenges of being a legend--perfect for reading aloud with the whole family. "Exciting, fast-paced, and beautifully written! The perfect...

Vulgar the Viking and a Midsummer Night's Scream: Vulgar thinks Midsummer Night's Eve is the best Viking festival of all! There'll be a massive bonfire, and everyone will sing songs about excellent longboats and enormous battles, then eat and drink until their stomachs explode! So what's with the tiny pile of firewood? Vulgar the Viking and the Battle of Burp: Vulgar can't believe his luck. He's going on a school trip in a real live longboat, with oars and everything! And they're going to visit Burp, where a long-ago battle once took place.

Kyle's great-grandfather once possessed a silver lance that, according to legend, gave its owner invincible power. The lance is now missing, and Kyle is always looking for it, but so are his worst enemies: the robber Rasputin and the evil magician Balduin. Luckily, Kyle has the help of his friends, including Lady Constance (who is as brave as a dragon), Dragobert (who really is a dragon), Elf Aurin (whose harp playing, unfortunately, puts Kyle to sleep), and Prince Nepomuk (who protects his friends and his wardrobe).

King Arthur rules his realm from the shining castle of Camelot. Arthur relies on the wisdom of his wife, Guinivere, and on the bravery of his Knights of the Round Table. But dark forces are at work in Camelot. Enemies in Arthur's midst seek to take his throne. Rumors about Guinivere and Arthur's best knight and friend, Lancelot, set in motion a terrible conflict. Will Arthur fight to restore the peace in his kingdom, or is this the end of Camelot?

Adrian is small for his age, even for an almost-thirteen-year-old. It doesn't help that he has albinism, which makes those he meets wonder if he's an angel or a devil. His father is a bowyer, and all Adrian wants to do is become apprenticed and go off to war as an archer. But that's not what his father wants for him. Since Adrian can write, his father wants him to be a scribe. That's just about the last thing Adrian wants. When the Scots invade England and Adrian's best friend Hugh runs off to find his father and fight in battles, Adrian soon follows, intent on finding Hugh and joining him in glorious warfare against the pagans invading England from the north.

Before she became the legendary Joan of Arc, the child Joan lived the simple life of a farm girl in the village of Domremy in France. Joan saw the work of God all around her, in the tall gnarled grandfather tree, in the small gentle sheep on the family farm, and in the faces of her dear friends and neighbors. Then one day Joan had a dream.

Newbery Medal-winning author Avi completes the Crispin saga with this third installment of the riveting trilogy. In 14th-century England, Crispin has embarked on one adventure after another since discovering that he, once known only as “Asta’s son,” has a much grander future than he ever could have imagined. Encountering such trustworthy souls as Bear during the course of his travels, Crispin teeters on the brink of fulfilling his destiny in this stunning tale of the Middle Ages.

Hiding from a cadaverous stalker in 1046 England, Thorston races to unleash the magical charms from the diabolical Book Without Words. Suddenly, with success almost in his grasp, he slumps to the floor, muttering cryptic words. Newbery Award-winning author Avi adds this jewel to his many literary gems.

Sir Gadabout is a walking disaster. Voted the "knight most likely to chop his own foot off in a fight", he shivers in his rusty armour when he has to face the brave Sir Lancelot in a joust. Sir Gads travels with his loyal squire Herbert to the wizard Merlin's cottage to get his ear stuck back in...