The Squire's Quest

 The Squire's Quest by Gerald Morris; 275 pages

This is Book 9 in a series that I've already read at least once, and am glad to be experiencing again, even though I know we're coming to the end of Camelot. I love these books so much: the retelling of both well-known and obscure Arthurian legends, as well as other stories of the time, are as enjoyable as the philosophical discussion the characters engage in with humor and profundity. 

In this story, Terence, squire to Gawain (Terence's character is a creation of this author) meets Mordred and immediately knows this young man is not as gallant, kind, or noble as the rest of Arthur's Round Table seems to think he is. But because he can't prove anything about Mordred, Terence can only watch him and hope to find a way to catch him in a misdeed. In the meantime, there are love affairs, jousts, fairies, and funny, engaging, and thought-provoking scenes throughout the book. 

These books are great for older middle-grade children who are getting into these types of stories. Even though at this stage of the series the main characters are no longer teens, the situations are still humorous and action-packed. I'll be sad to read the next and final book of this series but know I can always start again at the first book when I want to enjoy it all again!