Synopsis
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"Joe receives a magic book for his birthday present from his uncle. Joe, Fred, and Sam are transported to a time when evil knights, fire-breathing dragons, and vile-smelling giants roamed the land." --summary, LC catalog record of the 1st ed.
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The trio defeats a mounted and heavily armored Black Knight by taunting and quick dodging, essentially running the horse and rider to the point of exhaustion.
Per <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 1991-05-01 (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jon-scieszka-6/knights-of-the-kitchen-table-2/">posted 2010</a>): "Then Lancelot, Gawain, et al. happen by and take the boys for heroes--a reputation they sustain by tricking the loathsome giant who's menacing the castle into fighting the terrible dragon ... Smith's drawings deftly reflect the blend of everyday kid with zany, mock-gruesome adventure."