Shortlisted for the 2018-19 "Chocolate Lily" Award. Ever since young Susan Sinclair became Guardian of the Crystal of the North, she has had the rare ability to transport to various moments in time. Wherever there’s an imbalance in history, it’s her mission to set it right before returning home. Susan’s third adventure lands her in the Holy Roman Empire in the year 1212. Susan, however, isn’t alone. Her visiting cousin from Australia, Jason, accidentally comes along for the ride. They find themselves in the woods following a trail of straggly children. The kids are part of the children’s crusade, traveling to Cologne, Germany, to join a crusade to the Holy Land. Hiding among them is Katerina, a girl forced to flee after hearing of a plot to kill the future emperor, Frederick—who’s also her cousin. With three dangerous knights hunting Katerina, Susan believes it’s her mission to help her find her grandmother and warn Frederick before his coronation. They disguise Katerina as a boy to fool their foes, but it’s not enough. If Susan can just learn to control her growing crystal powers, she could save not only her new friends but also all of history. Fantasy fans will relish the third book in the Crystal Journals series even if they don't have prior familiarity with its predecessors, and will readily absorb the medieval setting and story of Susan, who is still coming into the powers bestowed upon her from a crystal she is given, because it's chosen her, at a flea market. Susan really needs to learn more history. She has no idea of how these disparate forces will interact, and it takes a while to learn about medieval history, which may provide clues as to why she is there. The details about t he real-world Children's Crusades of the times are neatly woven into this fantasy and successfully bring the era to life. "While the meat of the story lies in the puzzle of Susan's role in this world and the experiences and intentions of those who surround her, it's these details that bring the story to life, supporting Susan's exploration of a history she knows too little about. The result is an engrossing timeslip saga that will delight young fantasy enthusiasts of the genre and newcomers alike, who will find Susan a realistic,believable protagonist who continually faces challenges and overcomes obstacles in the year 1212 , when "...thousands of children took to the roads of Europe, all travelling to free the Holy Land." D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review resourcelinksmagazine.ca/ "Lady Knight is a storytelling bonanza. The action moves rapidly, and the protagonists are called upon to be brave, loyal, smart, and sometimes fierce. The supporting cast offers a range of menacing bad guys and surprising helpers, adding many light, sometimes comic, notes to a basic chase plot. Readers of both traditional fantasy and contemporary realism will find the story accessible and engaging. The Crystal Journals Series as a whole is a good choice for strong upper elementary readers." "a master stroke!" irenenwatts.com... thoroughly enjoyed Lady Knight. The story really gripped me, and the addition of Jason is a master stroke, now your readers will anxiously await what happens to him in Australia! Well done, indeed. grosemaryludlow.com/wp-content/uploads/Teaching-Activities-LADYknight.pdf In this exciting third installment of the Crystal Journals series, Susan Sinclair travels to medieval Europe to battle knights and save an empire. The year is 1212, and ten-year-old Susan finds herself in the Holy Roman Empire. She's joined by her cousin Jason, who, although scared at first, is happy to help with the mission when he discovers his cancer has magically healed. Together, they aid a royal run-away, Katerina,who's being hunted by knights who want to suppress the secret she has discovered. Disguising Katerina as a boy and traveling with the German children's crusade, Susan and Jason battle conspirators to return Katerina safely to her family and warn them of danger. Susan also faces her own challenge: pushing her boundaries and evolving her crystal magic. Relying on friendship, courage, and resourcefulness,Susan must find the strength to persevere before all hope--and history--is lost. G. Rosemary Ludlow is a former schoolteacher with a deep love for storytelling and teaching children to read. She is honored and grateful that her first book in the Crystal Journals series, A Rare Gift , was shortlisted for the Chocolate Lily Awards. When she isn't thinking up new and wonderful stories, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, flying in helicopters, sailing in boats, and taking lots of pictures.