The Wrong Sword by Ted Mendelssohn
Genre: YA Fantasy (Historical, Comic)
Price: $4.99
Where to Get It:
Amazon Barnes & Noble Muse Publishing
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For a thousand years, Excalibur has been the sword of heroes. Unfortunately, its new owner isn’t one.
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Henry of Sanbruc, medieval smartass, makes a pretty good living selling “magic” swords to gullible knights. When he’s forced to steal the real thing from the Chapel Perilous, his troubles are only beginning: For Excalibur is not just the sword of heroes…it’s also the sword that won’t SHUT UP. It communicates with its owner, it knows what kind of owner it deserves, and Henry doesn’t even come close.
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To keep Excalibur and the world safe from the appalling Geoffrey Plantagenet, Henry will have to masquerade as a knight, crash a royal wedding, rescue a princess, break a siege, penetrate the secrets of the Perilous Brotherhood, and find Excalibur’s rightful bearer, all while trying to reach an accommodation with a snotty, aristocratic hunk of steel that mocks him, takes over his body, and keeps trying to turn him into the one thing he hates most…a hero.
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What They’re Saying About It:
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“The Wrong Sword delivers many laugh-out-loud moments, and the conniving Henry is more real and likeable than perhaps even King Arthur himself” – Sarah Zaske, YA Fantastic Book Review
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“It’s a clean, light, hilarious read.” – Anna Frost’s Den
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“The Wrong Sword is a wonderful twist on the legend of Excalibur. It is filled with enough magic, humor, and danger to satisfy the most adventurous spirit. Fans of young adult fantasy should certainly give The Wrong Sword a try.” – Long and Short Reviews