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Parsifal's Page [Paperback]

Gerald Morris (Author)
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Gr 5-8-As he did in The Squire's Tale (Houghton, 1998), the author retells a knight's legend from the perspective of his helper and companion. In this entertaining and substantive story, Piers's wanderlust takes him to the court of King Arthur where he meets up with a lost soul, Parsifal, who longs to be a knight. Piers's mother has regaled him with stories of her life as a maid-in-waiting at the French court, so he has grown up with lofty ideas and the ambition to become a knight's page. Parsifal is clearly in need of his expertise. Readers familiar with the legend will recognize the main events. After Parsifal fails to ask "the" question and realizes his mistake, he continues his Grail quest alone, and Piers joins Sir Gawain and his page on further adventures, thus continuing the story begun in The Squire's Tale. Piers's overly earnest attempts to do the right thing and Gawain's wit provide most of the humor in the story, but the author avoids cheapening the significance of the Grail quest. Readers unfamiliar with Parsifal and Gawain's stories may wish for a "who's who" to keep up with the characters, but the sheer fun of this novel will keep them going. Unfortunately, the cover art looks like a video game and doesn't fit the story. Once past it, Arthurian fans will be hooked by the great writing. Katherine Paterson's Parzival (Dutton, 1998) is a more traditional retelling that would appeal to similar readers.-Cheri Estes, Detroit Country Day School Middle School, Beverly Hills, MI

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Gr. 5-8. Morris continues his interpretation of Arthurian lore, begun with The Squire's Tale (1998). Eleven-year-old Piers is on an errand to King Arthur's court when Parsifal arrives, an ignorant, innocent young man asking to be made a knight. Piers soon becomes his page and companion, and Parsifal's adventures are seen through his eyes. Adventure is the key word here, for the emphasis is on action, magic, and heroism rather than reflection or spirituality. In the appended author's note, Morris explains that his version of Parsifal's tale is based on Wolfram von Eschenbach's fifteenth-century retelling. Some readers may prefer Katherine Paterson's Parzeval: The Quest of the Grail Knight (1998), based on the same source and written with more dignity and restraint; Morris' version is Piers' story more than Parsifal's. Libraries where Morris's Arthurian series has a following will certainly want to add this to their fiction collections. Carolyn Phelan
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, Nov 2 2003
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Jillian (Rhode Island) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Parsifal's Page (Hardcover)
So far all of Gerald Morris' books have been entertaining, easy to read and enjoyable. The characters are so realistic and likeable that you feel as though they actually exsisted. Although this particular book is not my favorite of the 5 (I liked The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf best), I would definately reccomend it to anyone who is interested in Arthurian times, fantasy or even just action-adventure books.

These books are easy enough for a 10 year old to read, but interesting enough for a 50 year old. I love these books and I can't wait until Mr. Morris writes some more!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Dull or Exicting?, Sep 27 2003
This review is from: Parsifal's Page (Hardcover)
This book was kinda dull but then again kinda exciting. Parsifal's page was really very odd. I don't know if some of you would like to read this book. But this book could be your type. So why don't you pick this book up and try it. I thought it was vry cool actually.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Great book! Great author!!, Aug 19 2002
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E. Russove (WI, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Parsifal's Page (Hardcover)
I have to admit that this is the first of his books that I have read. The only reason I read it is becausse I met Mr. Morris at my local library. I have to say, now that I read it, I am sorry I didn't read it earlier. Mr. Morris is a wonderful storyteller. On paper and in real life!
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