No Sword Fighting in the House Book

Charge! Arthur and Lance are at it again, sword fighting in the house, that is. When Mom returns home, the boys are in trouble, big trouble. But that doesn't stop Arthur, who already has a new idea. He and Lance can joust, which isn't exactly against the rules, and at least they won't be in the house. Atop their strapping steers, they are ready to charge; but the cows won't move . . . until one of them spots Mom's tasty garden!

Children's Literature

Mom dreams of winning a prize for her daffodils from the Camelot Ladies Garden Club. But her sons, Arthur and Lance, dash her hopes by getting into one scrape after another as they entertain themselves while she is out of the house. After the stern warning, "No sword fighting in the house!" they take their knightly adventures outside, where they attempt to joust, substituting cows for horses. Unfortunately, their not-so-noble steers prefer eating juicy daffodils to combat practice. What can Arthur, Lance, and their friend Gwenn do to rescue the floral display before the judges arrive? The tongue-in-cheek tribute to King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is balanced by the colorful illustrations depicting a modern-day farm setting. Clever word play and pointed humor add an extra layer of sophistication to this Level 2 early reader that shows actions have consequences, and cooperation saves the day.