[MR] Looking for some elementary school level *fiction* book suggestions

[Steven Chang]

Well I couldn't find the reference, but I found a course study on the
Chronicles of Narnia that mentions Coat of arms:


> Choice B: *Create an original coat of arms*. Banners and flags are
> important in the Chronicles of Narnia. The Narnian flag is a rampant lion
> (standing on his hind legs) representing Aslan, portrayed on a green field
> (background). In LWW the lion is red; in SC he appears in gold. Coats of
> arms developed in the middle ages to mark the armor, shields and coats of
> knights when wearing their helmets in battle or while jousting. The term
> "coat of arms" comes from the display of a knight's distinctive symbols on
> the outer coat (surcoat) which was worn over the suit of armor. For help on
> creating a coat of arms try visiting your local library, or visit sites on
> the Internet such as these:
>
>      Heraldry on the Internet: http://www.digiserve.com/heraldry/
>      Medieval Times: http://www.suelebeau.com/medievaltimes.htm
>      Knighthood, Chivalry, & Tournaments Resource Library:
> http://www.chronique.com/intro.htm
>
> Be sure to include a written description of the coat of arms along with
> your artwork.   The decription should include a brief explanation of the
> different symbols, colors, shapes and overall design.  The scoring criteria
> for the coat of arms will include the following factors: Clarity; Content;
> Creativity; Design; and Synthesis (how it all fits together).


http://www.oxfordtutorials.com/LewisAtrium.htm


On 8/19/08, Steven Chang <moondragn at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I seem to recall one or two of the Chronicles of Narnia mention coat of
> arms.
>
> was looking around and also found this book on Amazon :
>
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Coat-Arms-Catherine-Daly-Weir/dp/0448419750/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219160878&sr=8-1
>
>  On 8/19/08, imcozit at verizon.net <imcozit at verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>> I've come across a school library media specialist and a GT teacher in
>> search of a fiction book for 2nd-4th grade that includes the creation of
>> a coat of arms - the development and creation, I should say.  I did
>> respond that it was unlikely, considering how they were created and who
>> created them, but I figured I'd ask the folks I know who'd be likely to
>> know of such a book.
>>
>> Short of that "ideal", I'm also looking for suggestions of fiction books
>> suitable for elementary school students that mention coats of arms - or
>> at least that worn in either tournament or battle to identify the
>> knights.
>>
>> Fantasy may be "ok" - if the world is similar enough to medieval to
>> "pass", but historical fiction is preferred.
>>
>> Any suggestions?   (asked hopefully)
>>
>>
>> Thanks!
>> -Liz   (Lady Elisabeth Henley... of Lochmere, in theory, though unable
>> to "play" right now)
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