In Pamela Kaufman's Shield of Three Lions, Alix, a young daughter of English baron, is sent on a daunting task to reclaim her right to her father's land after he is killed by a usurper. His last instructions to his 11 year old daughter is to disguise herself as a boy and go to King Henry for help. Alix become Alex or Alexander and hooks up with Enoch, a Scottish man who takes the wee one along and agrees to help. With many twists and turns, the death of King Henry by his son who becomes King Richard - Alex finds himself/herself on the crusades working as a page for the King. The King falls in love the boy and more twist and turns. Alex believes that Enoch wants to take his/her land but needs his help to survive the military camp.
I didn't like the pedophilia story line - I got bored with Alex's paranoia about Enoch and the ending once again disappointed. I can't recommended this book - bummer!
Don't Read this Book!
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