Step inside a medieval castle on the eve of a grand jousting tournament when the arrival of a mysterious knight sets tensions rising. In this story you'll discover how knights are trained, how they dress for battle, watch jousting and sample foods sold to excited crowds. - Written with expert advice from Dr. Abigail Wheatley, PhD in Medieval Studies and Dr. Jeremy Ashbee, FSA - Head Curator of Properties at English Heritage, who specialises in the history and architecture of medieval palaces and castles. - Includes links to websites to discover more. - Filled with exciting facts about life in a medieval castle. Chapters in this book include:- Out hawking- The castle- Banquet time- Poison prevention- A surprise guest- Prayers before bed- Tournament day- The knights' parade- A spotters guide to arms- The jousting begins- Common injuries and their cures- Through the tournament ground- How to dress your knight- Edmund's joust- The duel- A poor knight- Castles of the world- So, which cures worked?