Boys Of Courage

Book Review: The White Knights

The White Knights, by W. E. Cule

Review by Matthew

Publish Date: First, 2003, (Lamplighter pub.), original not known.

Pages: 185

Age Range: 8+

Time Period: America(or England, don’t know which), 1800’s

Review:

When Horace and his friends decide to start the White Knights Club, they didn’t know how hard it would be to keep the promise they had made when they started the club. The promise was to help all “damsels in distress”. What that meant was that they had to keep from teasing other girls, help and serve all ladies. It was extremely hard to do this and not tease girls. Their trouble refined them in their walk with Christ. It will also help refine you in your walk.

In a nutshell: Great book, nothing wrong with it. Boys will love it!

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Book Review: Little Sir Galahad

Little Sir Galahad, by Lillian Holmes

Review by Matthew Harper

Publish date: First, 2003 (Lamplighter pub.), original 1904

Pages: 75

Age range: 7+

Time Period: England, 19th century

Review:

David was having such a good time playing in the snow, when the “sad thing” happened, and David could walk no more. Even though this tragedy happened, he was a very happy boy. Then, he meets a boy named Arthur, and Arthur tells him about knights and Sir Galahad. How David kept his joy, regained his strength, and kept faithful to Jesus, makes a great story.

In a nutshell:A great story, if you think you are about to give up, read this book! Great for a person who loves knights.

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Book Review: The Red Falcons of Tremoine

Red Falcons of Tremoine, by Hendry Peart

Review by Matthew Harper

Publish Date: 1956, (Bethlehem books)

Pages: 256

Age Range:10+

Time Period: Medieval Ages, 12th century

Review:

15 old Leo’s parentage history is known only by good Abbot Michael, a secret he has kept for thirteen years. When the news that the heir to Wardlock is killed in the Crusades, the abbot sets in motion events that cause Leo to use every bit of his wisdom, inside the abbey and on the outside! Then, it is made known that Leo is not only the heir to Wardlock, but also it’s fierce enemy Tremoine!

In a nutshell: A good book, a little blood, Leo gets angry many times, a courageous book, Leo learns to forgive others for their wrong-doings.

Book Review: The Red Keep

The Red Keep, by Allan French

reviewed by Matthew Harper

Publish date: 1939,( Bethlehem Books)

Pages: 370

Age Range: 12+

Time period: medieval, 1165

Review:

It is young Conan’s first battle and his first encounter with the Sauval brothers, Odo and Aymar. The treacherous pair of robber-barons have fired the Red Keep as the first step in taking over this corner of Burgundy. And they have other plans….

Lady Anne d’ Arcy is left bereft home and family, and becomes a ward of kinkly Sir Roger. Whatever the difficulties, Anne remains firmly determined that, with or without Conan’s help, the Red keep will some day again be hers.

In a nutshell: A very good book, some blood, extremely exciting!

Book Review: I’d Be Your Hero

I’d Be Your Hero, by Kathryn O’Brien

reviewed by Chase Harper

Publish date: 2004,(Standard Pub.)

Pages: 32

Age Range: 5-7

Time Period: Modern

Review:

As a little boy imagines the adventurous life of being a hero, his mother plays along and uses the opportunity to admire each godly quality of her son’s royal character.

~from the back of the book

In a nutshell: A good book, uses Bible verses, you will love it !

Book Review: Men of Iron

Men of Iron, by Howard Pyle
Review by Matthew Harper

Publish date: 1891,(Serenity Pub.)

Pages: 176
Age range: 10-13+
Time period: Medieval

Myles Falworth seems an unlikely champion. When he was eight, his father was blinded by a mortal enemy. Myles and his family are forced to leave their comfortable castle to a dismal little cottage in the village. Myles dreams of being a knight, so when his father sends him off to the Earl of Mackworth to be a knight, Myles is overjoyed.

This is the story of a young man who works his way through the ranks and gets a wonderful reward. In a world of death, life, hope, despair, treason and faith, who knows what could happen next!

In a nutshell: Good book, blood, Myles is a little disrespectful, a book for young men

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