middle ages

The Blue Flame, sparked at the moment of Christ's death, is in danger of falling into the wrong hands yet again as northern enemies draw near, and as a new religious crusade begins, the love between lifelong friends Raimon, son of a Cathar weaver, and Yolanda, daughter of a Catholic count, is threatened.

Charts the global story of humans from A.D. 1 to 1492, featuring world, regional, and supplementary maps that provide information about particular areas, themes, and events; and including photographs and illustrations.

When rumors of a dragon and its treasure stir up greed and fear in the medieval village of Middlethorpe, thirteen-year-old Kate is forbidden to join the dragon hunt because she is a maid, so she takes matters into her own hands.

The Critter Kids travel to England to attend a medieval fair being held to celebrate the crowning of a new king, and hear a story from LC about an incident many years earlier when his great-great-great grandfather was accidently mistaken for the real prince. Includes fact boxes.

A courageous dog in 14th-century France proves his loyalty to his master in an unusal and heart-rending way.

In medieval France, an Irish wolfhound helps solve the murder of his master, the beloved son of the Count de Montdidier and leader of the Royal Bodyguard in the court of Charles V.

In the year 1195, eleven-year-old Roger and his eight-year-old sister Alice travel through the French countryside in search of their ailing mother's estranged brother, a wealthy baron.

Tom Dashwood looks forward to becoming a knight but on his way to start his training, he is kidnapped by Robyn-in-the-Hat and the Green Men of Gressingham, a band of outlaws who are protesting unfair taxes.