Cedric the Forester
Appearance
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First Edition
Cedric the Forester is a children's historical novel by Bernard Marshall. It was published in 1921 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1922.[1]
Plot
[edit]Narrated by Sir Dickon Mountjoy, a twelfth-century Norman nobleman, the novel describes his lifelong friendship with Cedric of Pelham Wood, a Saxon yeoman. Cedric the forester saves Sir Dickon's life and is made his squire. The two men become friends and have many adventures. Cedric eventually becomes the best crossbowman in England, and is knighted. Much of the novel is set in the time of King Richard the Lion Hearted, but in the final chapter Cedric plays a pivotal role in the signing of the Great Charter of King John.
References
[edit]- ^ "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association. Retrieved 2009-12-30.
External links
[edit]- Cedric the Forester at Project Gutenberg.Marshall, Bernard G. Cedric the Forester. Project Gutenberg. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
Cedric the Forester public domain audiobook at LibriVox
- A librarian reviews the book. Makin, Melanie (24 March 2010). "Old & New Berries". Retrieved 2012-06-11.
Categories:
- 1921 American novels
- American children's novels
- Children's historical novels
- Novels set in the 12th century
- Newbery Honor-winning works
- 1921 children's books
- Children's books set in the 12th century
- Children's books set in England
- Children's books set in the 13th century
- Children's historical novel stubs
- 1920s historical novel stubs