The Book of the Lion

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Summary: The Book of the Lion Review by Colin
Review: The Book of the Lion: Michael Cadnum

Edmond's life is perfect. He is an apprentice of a blacksmith and is friends with a girl that he likes named Elviva. One day all this was ruined when his master was caught counterfeiting gold coins. His master was brutally killed by the soldiers and Edmond had a choice of his hands being chopped off or get sent off with the crusade because he was no better than a thief. He chose to be sent off with the crusade and believes that he won't be able to see Elviva again.

Edmond becomes a second squire of a knight called Sir Nigel. After a long trip across the ocean there was a gust storm and a squire fell off the ship. Since Edmond was already a second squire of Sir Nigel he took place of the lost squire. The crusaders lay siege on the Castle of Acre.

The story takes place in the medieval days where squires and knights take place. I felt like I was in the story myself as Edmond being one of the many squires and knights fighting their way into Acre. Once I started reading I couldn't put down the book for hours and the next thing I knew it was done. I recommend this book who likes historical fiction and lots of action at the climax.

-Colin

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Summary: Not bad
Review: This book is about an apprentice named Edmund. His master, Otto of Clifton was a moneymaker. One night a few men barged in the house. The Exchequer's men came in the house. They seized Otto and severed his hand. Then Edmund ran and tried to evade the men, but they caught him too with their horses. They were about to cut his hand off too, but the sheriff came in and put him in chains. The sheriff noticed that he was very strong and looked fit for battle. There was a knight named Sir Nigel who needed a squire for he had lost one. He was going to choose from another youth named Hubert who could fight with a battle-axe and with a two-handed sword. Sir Nigel decided them to fight and choose the winner. They both became squires for Sir Nigel. Edmund became a hammer man. They trained under Sir Nigel for the crusade they were going to go on. Finally the crusade started. The crusaders started a siege on the city of Acre. After a while, they took it over. They had many prisoners. King Richard ordered for them to all be executed. This was the third crusade. Many people died. There was more, but you will have to read it to find out.

This book was very realistic. Although I like fiction, I enjoyed this historical fiction. The story was mixed with the occurrence of the Third Crusade and an apprentice of a moneymaker becoming a squire.

My favorite part was the siege of Acre. It was very descriptive and well written.

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Summary: A GREAT BOOK!!
Review: This book is about Edmund a young apprentice to a metal worker whose Master is a counterfeiter. Edmund goes to prison but gets out with a knight as a squire. So he goes to war and fights at Acre and Arsuf. It is bloody but VERY exciting. I couldn't stop reading. When you read it, it is like your there. I could hear the cry of wounded men, the sound of metal on metal and the rocks on the walls. If i could rate this book on a scale from 1-10 it would be a 9 1/2!

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Summary: The Book of The Lion
Review: This book was about a young boy named Edmund. His master was a counterfiter and had to take his masters punishment. He then joined with a crusade to help his master. He then joined the crusade and fought King Richards and his army. Finally the crusaders beat King Richard and won the victory.
They should of had a little more action in the authors story. The book I read was average. Also, it was still good to read because it was interting.