Cedric the Forester
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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
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. Set in the time of King Richard the Lionhearted, Cedric plays a pivotal role in the signing of the Magna Carta.
References
- ^ "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association. Retrieved 2009-12-30.
External links
- Cedric the Forrester at Project Gutenberg.Marshall, Bernard G. "Cedric the Forrester". Project Gutenberg. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- A librarian reviews the book. Makin, Melanie. "Old & New Berries". Retrieved 2012-06-11.
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