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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps____________________Germany, 1227One night in a quiet German village, a stranger enters a local tavern. He is Sir Ulrich of Bavaria, a knight with a deadly sword, a noble steed and a green silk dress. Sir Ulrich fights for Venus, the goddess of love, and dresses as a woman in her honour. He will give a gold ring to any man who dares fight him, but who will step up to such an unusual challenger?A strange and exciting tale, based on a real medieval knight, this story is full of Terry Deary''s dark humour and dry wit.
____________________Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers'' interest in all things historical.' Books For KeepsTrade ReviewBubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical. * Books for Keeps (November 2009) *
