Buddy the Knight and the Queen of Sorrow by Peter David

Buddy is no ordinary teddy bear.

He’s a Knight, crafted by The Nameless Wizard himself, and sworn to protect his Person, 10-year old Mieya, from all the Things-That-Go-Bump-In-The-Night.

When Mieya is cursed into a magical sleep, it’s up to Buddy and his friends Esteban the Bard, Sasha the Warrior-Princess, and Copper the Butterfly to journey across The Realm-Under-The-Bed and find the one responsible.

But this is no ordinary Quest. The Realm is a dangerous place, filled with jungles, deserts, lightning storms, and Monsters. But worst of all is The Queen of Sorrow who waits for them in her dark castle in the crags. To break her curse, Buddy will need more than his skill with a blade, Esteban’s witty songs, or Sasha’s ferocious might.

He’ll need Heart.

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First things first: this is not the Peter David famous for writing comics and some of the best Star Trek novels. I did think it was odd that he'd be doing a blog tour! Once you get past that, though, this is a clever, charming story with a touch of magic.

We all love to think about what our toys are doing when we're not there - the enduring legacy of Toy Story or some of Enid Blyton's stories are testament to that. This story not only has toys, but monsters, magic portals and knightly quests. Buddy and his companions - shout out to Esteban! - are a fantastic group and I loved watching them make their way through the quest.

This is a great one for confident kids looking for a new adventure story. I hope there's more to come in future!

Book Info

Genre: Fantasy

Age Category: Middle Grade

Number of Pages: 160 Pages

Publication Date: August 31, 2024

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217109010-buddy-the-knight-and-the-queen-of-sorrow 

Storygraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/8d572735-e4b7-4b61-b358-92c1964d55f0 

Amazon: https://a.co/d/j7t7alb (Canada) https://a.co/d/5DKbJKj (USA) https://amzn.eu/d/csINLMu (UK)

About the Author

A native son of Massachusetts, Peter has been living in the Deep South for over 25 years. By day, he’s an insurance professional, saving the world one policy at a time. But at night, well, no one really wants to see him fighting crime in his Spider-Man onesie. Instead, Peter develops new worlds of adventure influenced by his love of science fiction, mysteries, music and fantasy. Whether it’s running role-playing games for his long-time friends, watching his beloved New England sporting teams vie for another championship, or just chilling with a movie, his wife, two boys, one puppy and three cats, Peter’s imagination is always on the move. It’s the reason why his stories are an eclectic blend of intrigue, excitement, humor and magic, drawn from four decade’s worth of television, film, novels and comic books.