Knights' Tales: The Knight of Sticks and Straw

From the best-selling author of Horrible Histories... Spain, 1099 Cristina is a serving girl at the palace of Valencia, and she has a reputation for being cowardly. El Cid, King Alfonso-s greatest knight, is a master of terror. Tomorrow he marches on the blood thirsty Berbers at the city gates, and Cristina must lead him into battle under very strange circumstances- can she find the courage to take the reins and save the day?An unusual tale, based on a real medieval knight, this story is full of Terry Deary''s dark humour and dry wit.