The Life and Medieval Times of Kit Sweetly

Working as a wench-i.e. waitress-at a cheesy medieval-themed restaurant in the Chicago suburbs, Kit Sweetly dreams of being a knight like her brother. She has the moves, is capable on a horse, and desperately needs the raise that comes with knighthood, so she can help her mom pay the mortgage and hold a spot at her dream college. Company policy allows only guys to be knights. So when Kit takes her brother's place and reveals her identity at the end of the show, she rockets into internet fame and a whole lot of trouble with the management. But the Girl Knight won't go down without a fight. As other wenches join her quest, a protest forms. In a joust before Castle executives, they'll prove that gender restrictions should stay medieval-if they don't get fired first.


Genre: Young Adult Fiction

"A smart, fun, feminist romp with lots and lots of heart. You'll be cheering for Kit Sweetly all the way on her quest to be seen and heard as she is." - Brittany Cavallaro

"For anyone who's ever had a roadblock to their dreams. A funny, fierce, inclusive story that will leave you feeling ready to draw your own sword and ride into battle. Kit is my champion!" - M K England

"For every girl who's been told she can't, and shows them all that she will. This fun and feminist book stole my heart from the first page." - Sonia Hartl