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S is for Simon Sharp #AtoZChallenge

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S is for Simon Sharp, of The Camelot Kids by Ben Zackheim In a nutshell: Simon is a stubborn, independent, resourceful kid -- mostly because his luck runs the gamut. His best days can end up as his worst days. And his closest friends can be his greatest enemies. His biggest secret is that he's the reincarnation of a Knight of the Round Table. Favorite line: "How many more surprises does Merlin plan to pull out of his beard?" I reviewed this one recently , and found it a highly enjoyable read.    Learn more about Ben and his books on his web page .

Middle Grade Review: The Camelot Kids, Book One

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Title: The Camelot Kids, Book One Author: Ben Zackheim Publisher: Ben Zackheim, 2014. 503 pages Source: I won a paperback copy in a giveaway. Publisher's Summary: Here it is! The complete collection of The Camelot Kids Parts 1-4, with new illustrations and extra story. The Camelot Kids is a series that tells the story of Simon Sharp, a 14-year-old orphan. Simon isn’t a normal teenager. He’s a kid on a mission. He's determined to find a place to belong. If you ask him how his parents died, he'll tell you King Arthur killed them. They died looking for proof that Camelot is real. An estranged uncle flies Simon to Scotland for room and board. The fourteen year old soon discovers someone wants him dead. But who cares about some outcast teenager from America? When a grumpy, 3276 year old Merlin shows up to protect him, Simon finds that the answer is an epic adventure away. Packed with surprises, The Camelot Kids is a fresh take on the beloved myth. My Review: First things