great book to show students that fighting isn't the answer. ( )

Sir Fred is the bravest knight in all the land and is loved by the Princess Wendylyn. One day, Melvin the Miffed plans to expose Sir Fred as a fake when he notices that Sir Fred's sword is grass stained and not covered in blood. In fact, Sir Fred is afraid of fighting and blood! Melvin makes fun of Fred, even telling Wendylyn of his lies. He challenges Fred to a duel, much to Fred's chagrin. Wendylyn pities Fred, apologizes for her attitude towards him, and gifts him a mirror. Fred faces Melvin and wins because his mirror reflected Melvin's evil face and scared his horse. Fred accepts who he is, is proud of it, and he and Wendylyn ride off into the morning sunrise.

Fred begins the book by being afraid of violence and blood. He hides this fact because he does not want to lose Wendylyn. When challenged by Melvin, he panics and worries all night. It doesn't help that Wendylyn got mad at him for being a coward. Ever the kind gentleman, Fred lets Melvin have the side of the yard where the sun wouldn't be in his eyes and even forgives Melvin when the latter's evil plan backfires. He accepts that he doesn't like to fight and if that loses him Wendylyn's love, so be it. But she accepts him too and Fred no longer has to live a lie. ( )

This is a very funny story of a brave knight who is afraid of the sight of blood. He is in love with a beautiful princess but there is a big brute that dislikes him and tries to expose the fact that he isn't as brave as he seems. The brute challenges the knight to a duel but the brute loses because of the knights thoughtfulness.
This is a great story to teach students that bravery isn't always about how well you can fight, sometimes it's about using your brain. ( )

I thought this was a very sweet book about a knight who does not like the sight of blood or fighting. ( )

The knight who was afraid to fight is a story of a Knight who is afraid to fight. The antagonist is a man who returned after exiling himself from the kingdom he goes by the name Melvin the Miff. Melvin notices that Sir Fred is afraid of blood. Melvin pulls several sill pranks on Sir Fred. Melvin also puts Sir Fred’s relationship with his true love in jeopardy as Melvin insults Lady Wendylyn. Lady Wendylyn realizes that her true love may be a coward and forces him to fight for her honor. Melvin the Miff has evil intentions as he poisons his sward and places killer bees to sabotage Sir Fred. The night before Lady Wendylyn realizes what she has done and sends Sir Fred a mirror and a good luck coin. Melvin the miff loses the battle and gets a taste of his own medicine. Sir Fred admits his weakness to Lady Wendylyn and she realizes that she has made a mistake. They both agree that their love is stronger than disagreement and Lady Wendylyn admits she was being silly. ( )