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Grail Quest series.
Sidetracked in their quest for the Holy Grail, squire Gerard and stable boy Newt set out from the court of King Arthur to rescue their friend Ailis, a maidservant with nascent magical powers who has been kidnapped by the scheming Morgain le Fay. Engaging and accessible, the continuing adventures of this likable trio should please fans of the earlier book, The Camelot Spell.
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4-6
Grail Quest series.
In their third medieval adventure, Ailis, Gerard, and Newt join King Arthur's quest to find the Holy Grail. Once it takes off, fans will be rewarded by the story's action, Gilman's imagery, and the protagonists' evolving relationships, including the back-and-forth dynamic between Merlin and Morgain le Fay.