Knights of the Square Table 2: Dear World

Knights of the Square Table #2

by Teri Kanefield

Empowered by their experiences while stranded on an island, six teenagers set out to right the wrongs in the world.

When unconventional--and illegal--methods get them into trouble, they find themselves on the run.

A story of hope and adventure.

Teri Kanefield's awards and distinctions include the 2015 Jane Addams Book Award for The Girl From The Tar Paper School.

305 pages, Paperback

First published October 14, 2015

About the author

Teri writes novels, short stories, essays, stories for children, nonfiction for both children and adults, and lots of appellate briefs.

Her stories and essays have appeared in publications as diverse as Education Week, Scope Magazine, The Iowa Review, Cricket Magazine, and The American Literary Review.

Teri's books have received the following honors and distinctions:

The Girl From The Tar Paper School:
--Jane Addams Book Award
--Carter G. Woodson Middle Level Book Award, 2015
--California Reading Association Eureka Silver Honor Book Award
--Included on the 2015 list of Notable Social Studies Trade Books for young readers compiled by the National Council for Social Studies
--Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children (National Association of Teachers of English), Recommended Book
--Included in the New York Public Library's list of 100 children's books to read in 2014.
--A Junior Library Guild selection

Praise for The Girl From The Tar Paper School:
"Beautifully and clearly written." School Library Journal, starred review
"Worthy of the highest recommendation." Midwest Book Review

Rivka's Way
--Sidney Taylor Book Awards, Notable book of 2001
-- Lilith Magazine's 5th Annual Selection of Books for Young Readers
--Included in Great Books for Girls, by Kathleen Odean
--Included in Best Jewish Books for Children and Teens, by Linda R. Silver

Praise for Rivka's Way :
"A rewarding read for the romantically inclined." School Library Journal
"A simple but daring adventure." Voice of Youth Advocates

Guilty? Crime, Punishment, and the Changing Face of Justice
--Junior Library Guild selection

Teri's law practice is limited to representing indigents on appeal from adverse rulings.

She lives in California near the beach..

Reviews

[Cassandra · Rating 2 out of 5]

The Knights of the Square Table -San Francisco’s all-star chess team- are back in action. After their dramatic rescue from a remote island and covert machinations to save the world from nuclear destruction, the team is set on righting wrongs such world hunger, global warming, overcrowded prisons, and nuclear proliferation. Oh, and pairing up vis a vis male/female without hurting anyone’s feelings. A daring hack seems to solve a lot of problems, but also puts the team on the run. And this is where the implausibility of Kanefield’s storyline really began to be a problem for me. Six teens on the run with an escaped convict cross international borders, fly over oceans and overcome any number of obstacles to return to their touchstone island with the idea of forming a ‘nice,’ utopian community. Oh, and save the world again while they’re at it. But hey, it’s fiction. Recommended for pre-/early-teen readers.

[Gabrielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

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In the previous book, the six teenagers who survived the plane crash are now readjusting to life in the city again. After also diverting the end of the world through methods that were not necessarily legal, per se, many of them begin to miss the island that they were stranded on and wish to return. This book is a much more in depth exploration to each of the teenagers as a whole, and how to survive their current situation.

Ultimately I enjoyed this novel, I feel as if there were definitely some parts that were over exaggerated for the sake of the story, but that is also to be expected when it comes to young adult novels.
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[Nicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found the second book to be as good as the first. Teri Kanefield is a marvelous writer!

This is the second book of a series. The main characters are the chess club members but the pilot from book one also reappears. The kids decide to live on the island from the plane crash in book one. The plane becomes part of the living structure. Liam’s father helps put internet on the island. Civilization is becoming more apparent little by little. Some adults and one teen have joined in the community. The teens again help in a world crisis. Just be nice has become a way of life. It still works as an overall theme. Romance is a bigger part of the story but still played down.

I received the book in exchange for an honest review.

[Sandra Stiles · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the first book we are introduced to a group of kids who all belong to a chess club. They crash on an island. In this book, things have changed. They have decided to live on the island. In this book we have a theme of communication running throughout and how important it is to listen to each other. With the type of characters this author writes, meaning believable and deep, this would be a book everyone would enjoy, with a message everyone should hear. As always, Teri has provided both a story to entertain and learn from. If you haven’t read the first one you really need to. Then you need to check out her third book in the series.
I received a copy to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

[Tracey Digilormo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love reading books by Teri Kanefield.She has a way of making you feel like you are there with the characters. The books are so detailed without being overdone. This book picks up right where book one left off. Shows how we show just listen to what people are saying before we react (really pay attention). You might be surprised at what you will learn. I think this is a great book for all ages.Can't wait for more great reads by Teri.

[Angela Lambkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this type of story very well and found it hard to set down even when I had to, to do the various tasks one needs to do. I would like to recommend this for five stars and especially for kids 9-18. I received this ebook for free and in return,here is my honest review. Great work Teri! By Angela

[Maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting read! Such a creative concept, unlike anything I've read before. The characters are much more flushed out in this book, I really enjoyed it!

[Aimee.M · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love this book. Because it about people doing and not complaining