The youngest templar keeper of the grail, book 1 trail of fate, book 2 the youngest templar trilogy series. It is the most precious thing in all of christendom. With all the action, drama and humor of the first three novel, part one of book four will be sure to please fans of the series. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. But that changes the day that the knights templar ride through the abbey on their way to fight in the holy land for richard the lionheart. Keeper of the grail the youngest templar, book 1 by michael spradlin, 1. Buy orphan of destiny the youngest templar book online. Get ready to hatch a plan for some vacation time fun with this sticker activity book. Blog templar history keeper of the grail is a great start to what promises to. The first in a series, the youngest templar chronicles the adventures of a 14yearold orphan named tristan and his adventures among the legendary knights templar. The youngest templar series by michael spradlin, starting with keeper of the grail which first got my son interested in historical fiction, and the five ancestors series. He currently resides in lapeer, michigan with his wife, daughter, and two schnoodles apollo and willow.
Keeper of the grail, trail of fate, and orphan of destiny. Get the audible audio editions of the the youngest templar series from the. But that changes the day that the knights templar ride through the abbey on their way to fight in the holy land for richard the lionhearts crusade. Book 3 of the youngest templar series read an excerpt spoiler alert. Aliens, talking cats, invisibilityits all possible in this hilarious early chapter book series. It was published by puffin books and has a total of 258 pages in the book. Tristan, robard, and maryam work great together as a team getting into and out of trouble. Michael is the author the youngest templar trilogy, the spy goddess series, and several picture books including the award winning daniel boones great escape. Whether you have a young adult on your book buying list, or just want an enjoyable read for yourself, this is the start of a promising series.
I liked it, but i thought where the author chose to end this book was. Also,while the religious conflict in france between the cathars. The orphan tristan has joined the knights templar as a squire, journeying with richard the lionheart on his crusade to free the holy land from the saracens. Download the the youngest templar audiobook series and listen anywhere, anytime on your iphone, android or windows device. Book 1 of the youngest templar series read an excerpt the third crusade. Keeper of the grail is one of those books i picked off the shelf at random. Really since ive read so much about the crusades over my lifetime you could say ive been researching this book my entire life. Trail of fate the youngest templar, book 2 by michael spradlin, 2. The youngest templar storyline book 1 keeper of the grail tristan is an orphan with no knowledge of his past living at st.
Youngest templar trilogy is the bomb this is one of the best young adult series i have ever read. Book 1 the youngest templar and millions of other books are. Review the youngest templar books by michael spradlin. Book about the templar knights, richard the lionhearted, has references to robin hood, maid mariam and little john. How much research did you do to make the book feel authentic. Young tristan, abandoned as an infant to a monastery, is recruited as a squire by the noble sir thomas as the knights templar embark on the third crusade. Although the book falls in the young adultfantasy book genre, there is much to commend it for readers of all ages. Raised by monks, the orphan tristan never dreamed that he might see the world or discover the truth about his past. See the complete the youngest templar series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. When i began writing, i just knew i had to set a novel or series there. I enjoyed this quick easy historical fiction for youth. Keeper of the grail book 1 of the youngest templar series read an excerpt the third crusade. Tristan, the brave, selfless hero, with his two friends robard, who is a crack shot with a bow, and maryam, the amazing fighter, are stranded in france after a ship wreck. Whether youre taking a trip or staying at home, youll have an eggciting adventure with this interactive activity.
This book is the third book in a series and should be read after keeper of the grail and trail of fate. Orphan of destiny this 1st installment of book 4 in the youngest templar series finds tristan now a templar knight and his friends robard and maryam on their way back to sherwood forest to. If this book appeals then we think that you might also enjoy the falconers knot by mary hoffman and here lies arthur by philip reeve. The youngest templar series michael spradlin an adventure series following tristan, the young squire to a templar knight, who sets out to return the the most sacred relic in. Keeper of the grail the youngest templar, book 1 by. An entertaining premise sinks under the leaden weight of amateurish writing. As an alien, zeke zander is still confused by the weird things humans do. The youngest templar audiobooks listen to the full.
School library journal called the youngest templar series a brilliant spin on the robin hood legend. When not writing, he enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with his family and worrying over the fact that. Spradlin is the new york times bestselling and edgar awardnominated author of the spy goddess series, the youngest templar series, as well as several works of historical fiction, including the western heritage award winning off like the wind. Keeper of the grail the youngest templar, book 1 spradlin, michael on. Good for kidss who like war stories, the crusades, books about the holy grail. Orphan of destiny is the end of the youngest templar trilogy filled with action, danger, friendship, betrayal, and loyalty. As defeat looms near, tristan is entrusted with the most sacred of christian relics, the holy grail. The story starts off with a young boy named tristan, who was abandoned as an infant then was adopted and trained by monks in medieval england. Readers of all ages who are social distancing, and. But even as their quest nears its completion, treachery and destruction have beaten them home.
Keeper of the grail book 1 of the youngest templar. Tristan and his companionsthe fiery archer robard hode and the assassin maid maryamhave escaped to england. It really depicted medieval times accurately along with making a very thought out story. I love how the tale weaves in historicalmythical people such as robard hode robin hood, maryam maid marian, little john, and friar tuck with the holy grail. If you are sheltering in place during charmageddon, just a friendly reminder that the youngest templar trilogy is available as an audio book. I think most of the concerns i have for it will hopefully be resolved in the rest of the series.
Keeper of the grail the youngest templar, book 1 by michael spradlin september 17, 2009. In the holy land that the knights templar call outremer, a young squire, born an orphan, is ordered by his knight to carry a sacred relic to safety. The youngest templar series michael spradlin an adventure series following tristan, the young squire to a templar knight, who sets out to return the the most sacred relic in christendom, the holy grail, to england. As with the previous book in the series, there is a great deal of violence in trail of fate. Albans when a group of templars stay for the night and one of them asks him to be his squire. The youngest templar book one of the keeper of the grail series.
I enjoy how our hero is left on the door step of an abbey as a baby with a note saying it is for his own safety. The youngest templar by michael spradlin overdrive. Keeper of the grail the youngest templar was a delight read. Once in the holy land, tristan encounters both honorable duty and savage butchery, as he is thrust into the role of guardian to the holy grail. Meg cabot, author of avalon high and the mediator series. Trail of fate youngest templar, book 2 by michael p spradlin. Orphan of destiny is a wonderful conclusion to the trilogy of the youngest templar series. Trail of fate youngest templar, book 2 by michael p spradlin book cover, description, publication. I eagerly await the third book and cant wait to see what is in store for tristan and all his friends, where michael spradlin takes this series, and what new. So in this world, i set my new novel the youngest templar. This is book number 1 in the the youngest templar series.
I love books about knights and castles, and one about teens in that time period sounds cool to me. His newest project is the youngest templar trilogy. An international sensation, rights to the youngest templar series have sold in more than a dozen countries including germany, france russia, spain, italy, brazil and most recently denmark. Spradlin this is the second book in this series and follows straight on from keeper of the grail. After barely escaping sir hughs clutches once again, tristan and his companions have finally reached the shores of england with the holy grail. And wow, the first book i read this summer turned out to be one of the best all year.
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