Book Descriptions
for Brothers of the Knight by Debbie Allen, Toby Sherry, and Kadir Nelson
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
A funny modern retelling of “The Twelve Dancing Princesses,” set in contemprary Harlem, is based on a stage version that was performed at Kennedy Center in 1998. Here the family dog narrates the story about the twelve boisterous sons of the Reverend Knight who sneak out every evening to go dancing and then blame the wear and tear on their shoes on their porr loyal mutt. A succession of housekeepers are unable to keep up with the boys, untilsweet Sunday arrives. She proves herself as more than a match for the twelve high-steppers. Kadir Nelson’s cartoon-style color illustrations add detail and whimsy to an appealing urban folktale. (Age 5-9)
CCBC Choices 2000. © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 2000. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
This familiar tale is updated by dancer/choreographer Debbie Allen. The Rev. Knight can't understand why his 12 sons' sneakers are torn to threads each morning. They boys aren't talking because they know their father would put an end to their all-night parties. Perhaps Sunday, a pretty new nanny with a knack for cooking, cleaning, and cracking mysteries can solve the case. Full-color illustrations.
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