Roland Wright: Future Knight by Tony Davis

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Davis, Tony, Roland Wright: Future Knight. Delacorte Press, 2007. Language: G, Violence: G, Sexual Contents: G.


Roland Wright is the youngest son of the best armorer in the kingdom, but has always wanted to be a knight. When the king’s messenger comes to town and tells the village that Wright Armor saved the king’s life, he tells Roland’s father that , as a show of gratitude, one of the Wright sons will be taken on as a page, which is only a few steps away from being a knight. To be fair, Roland’s father sets up a series of test to decide which son will be the armorer and which will be a page. After visiting the village lord and knight, Sir Gallawood, Roland decides to act chivalrous, kind, knightly, and true to himself no matter what happens at the tests or what his father decides. How can Roland be all those things, however, when his older brother, Shelby doesn’t play by the rules? Will Roland achieve his dream of being a knight?
A slightly humorous, unique story with well-thought out characters and an important lesson for any who read it. Readers will be happy when Roland does good, will feel bad for him when he lose, and will relate well with the character, especially if they are a younger sibling. Readers who like castles, knights, middle ages, and fantasy will enjoy this book. EL(2 to 3). ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Kira, Youth Services Librarian, HUN Public Library.