The Sword of Denis Anwyck

by Maylan Schurch

Although he is reluctant to train for knighthood, thirteen-year-old Denis finds that his ability to read and write makes him a key figure in the kingdom when Baron Mordred mounts a rebellion against the King.

158 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Jessica Burns · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved this book as a kid and was excited to get my hands on it again. enjoyed it just as much as an adult.

[Natalia · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's good, I never would've read it if Lindsey hadn't picked it =)

[Jonny David Amaral · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un libro muy interesante, que despierta el interés por la lectura y la escrita. Ambientado en un tiempo en que leer y escribir no era virtud de cualquier persona. Solo al final del relato se revela la identidad de la espada de Denis.

[Jaclyn Knight · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for middle school aged kids, this allegory tells truths about the great controversy between good & evil & God’s love for his children in ways that are entertaining & meaningful. My 10 & 12 year old boys loved it just like I did at their age. Chapters are 3-4 pages long.

[Alfred Filip · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book

[Cindy Bellflower · Rating 5 out of 5]

Me encantó, me atrapó me fascinó cuando era una preadolescente, la trama y los personajes.

[Electroclan17 · Rating 3 out of 5]

[3.25] It did a better job than I expected at building up a world when the book is so short. This does work as a standalone except for the ending. I feel like the ending was a bit too quick and a few things feel unresolved or resolved too quickly. I wish there was a second book to help with that. I also kind of wish this book was dual pov and had a storyline from Alinor's perspective. I wanted to know more about her.

[José Miguel · Rating 4 out of 5]

El libro en si no es malo solo es meh y a mí parecer es por estás 3 razones
1.-tiene mucho relleno ya que hay cosas que realmente no afectan nada en la trama.
2.-a veces se torna aburrido leerlo por exceso de descripción o simplemente porque no pasa nada Interesante.
3.-la historia es un poco predecible y repetitiva.
En general el libro es meh pero tampoco es la peor lectura y si se puede disfrutar por los personajes y el mensaje.

[Adele · Rating 4 out of 5]

I first read this book when it was published in a small magazine for middle school kids. It was painful like watching your favorite tv show and getting hooked in each episode only to have to wait till next week to know more.
I loved this book and when I finished it that first time I started looking everywhere to buy it. (My family went camping a lot on the weekends so despite my best efforts, I missed getting m copy once or twice.)
Eventually, I found it and the sequel "The quest of Ellinor Dagworth". Now with the Internet to help you should be able to find it alot easier, but if you have a middleschooler I suggest you set out on your adventure to find your copy.

[John Butler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yup. I read a children's book. Fight me. Actually, aside from the writer's seeming hatred for period accuracy, the book is a solid read if you're looking for a YA medieval adventure story with some philosophical themes. From a faith-oriented publisher, but any religious themes are deeply buried in the text.
Don't read it if you can't picture someone in medieval times saying the word "backpack" a lot.

[Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so glad I picked this for book club.

[Clem · Rating 5 out of 5]

I must have read this book 30+ times. It's one of the first books I ever read, and I have read it over and over again.

[Marli · Rating 4 out of 5]

cool