The Great and Terrible Quest by Margaret Lovett, published by Sonlight Curriculum, Ltd. in 2001 is exactly what the title is, for both the reader and the main character, Trad. Trad has lived a lowly life as the servant of his thieving, cruel grandfather. One day Trad finds an old, sick, and mysterious man. The man has lost his memory, but in one of his rages the man reveals that he is searching for the long lost Laughing Lord…The prince and the rightful heir to the thrown! Trad takes the sick man and runs away, taking with him a ring that has more power than he knows!

This is an exciting book from the beginning to the very last lines! Unlike most books, you are hooked on the first chapter. Who is the man? What does the ring mean? Even who is the little, kind boy? These are some questions you will be asking.

I think readers nine years and older would most enjoy this book. It is a fabulous medieval tale and perfect for a bedtime story. I loved this book, and it was a highlight in my school day. Once a day my imagination would soar as I went on the great and terrible quest!