Cedric the Forester
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Cedric the Forester is a children's historical novel by Bernard Marshall. It was published in 1921 and was a Newbery Honor
recipient in 1922.
Narrated by Sir Dickon Mountjoy, a twelfth-century Norman
nobleman, the novel describes his lifelong friendship with Cedric of Pelham Wood, a Saxon yeoman, with whom he has many adventures. Cedric becomes an expert crossbowman, and is knighted after a battle.
Newbery Medal
The John Newbery Medal is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association . The award is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The award has been given since 1922. ...
recipient in 1922.
Narrated by Sir Dickon Mountjoy, a twelfth-century Norman
Normans
The Normans were the people who gave their name to Normandy, a region in northern France. They were descended from Norse Viking conquerors of the territory and the native population of Frankish and Gallo-Roman stock...
nobleman, the novel describes his lifelong friendship with Cedric of Pelham Wood, a Saxon yeoman, with whom he has many adventures. Cedric becomes an expert crossbowman, and is knighted after a battle.