The Knights of the Kitchen Table #1 (Time Warp Trio)

Never knew this was a book series, just thought it was a show. The book was in great condition and was reasonably priced

There are lots of fine young adult titles in the fantasy, sci-fi, and quest genres, but I have been having a tough time finding good books at the chapter book level. They aren't very good as chapter books and they aren't at all good as fantasy. The Time Warp Trio series, (there are at least seven volumes), has turned out to be a wonderful find. The three boy heroes are resourceful, brave, and loyal to each other. The kidding around is funny and not mean. The overall tone of the books is cheerful. The plots are sort of silly and a little forced, (a magic book transports them to a different adventure in each volume), but within a reasonable kids version of fantasy. The books are not driven by farts and boogers or other cheap "reluctant reader" conventions. Rather, there is an actual adventure, usually with a problem (how to beat the giant, or how to get back home), that has to be solved. Parents don't play a large role, but they also aren't portrayed as idiots or grumps. Short paragraphs and chapters move the action along at a good pace. This has turned out to be a good attention-holding read-with, and is a manageable read-alone. And as I look over my kid library, the series really does seem to be the only one filling the gap at that awkward early reader level.

I absolutely ADORE this series for introducing boys to the joys of escaping in a book. I discovered them back in the mid-ninties when I was a high school student tutoring a third grader who was having a tough time reading. These books are SO much fun that they motivated him to work harder and eventually read them on his own. I rediscovered them this past year as I was looking for something boy-oriented for my second grade son to start digging into on his own. He LOVES them. We have 16 books (maybe the whole series?) and in the last couple of weeks he's got through the first nine of them and shows no sign of slowing down. He actually chooses to pick them up and go off to read by himself.They are funny, interesting, short chapter books that just make reading fun - and they're written by a guy specifically for guys. I'm not sexist and I'm sure girls would like these books too - just as guys would like the various series available that have girls as the protagonists - but when you're a mother of two sons you understand that sometimes boys need boy's things. These books are one of those things.

I got this book for my 7 year old son. He had made his way through most of the Magic Tree House Series and was beginning to get bored with it, so I was on the search for some new books. He wasn't terribly excited about the book, but I read the first chapter or two to him to get him interested. He finished the book himself the next day and now he wants the rest of the series!It's a fun story about a few friends who accidentally find themselves travelling through time because of an uncle's magic book. My sound loved the adventure and humor in the book... I thought parts were fummy myself with a bit of Monty Python reference... the Black Night in the story repeats "NONE SHALL PASS" a couple of times (but don't worry, no severed limbs!)My son is a fairly strong reader and I struggle with finding books that are challenging enough for him, but are not too mature for him. This book fits the bill!

This series is great to motivate young boys to read! They are actually interested in reading!

Loved these as a kid and remembered them when looking for something for my 9yr old son and I to read together. At first he wasn’t sure bc of the black knight sounding scary, but then he loooooooved it and asked for me to order book 2 right away. Definitely recommend!

This book is interesting because it is funny and weird. The reason is Joe and his friends go back in time to the Middle Ages. Then they have to find their way home. I think you should read this because it is so exciting. In one part, a giant is tricked into a big fight with a dragon. This battle saved a castle. Be sure to read this book.

This book was not interesting at all. I am an avid reader and I've definitely read books 90% better. I would probably not recommend this book to someone else.BTW I did not choose the book, it was a class assignment.

As a mother of sons and as an English teacher, I am always looking for books that will help move students towards becoming life long readers. I think that this series fits the bill. Although a little short (hence the review), the plot was fast-paced and provided the reader with background information on another classic story. My son enjoyed some of the jokes, and as he read to me, I enjoyed some of the others.