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Grades 6-8. This book is a biography that is written in graphic novel form about Richard the Lionheart. Richard the Lionheart was a politician, military leader, crusader and the King of England. In his early years Richard had many wars with his brothers and his father. Richard was crowned king in 1189 and his goal was to lead a crusade to recapture the city of Jerusalem. Richard goes to war against the Saladin for control of Jerusalem, is imprisoned and then finally returns to the throne. Told in graphic novel form it keeps the reader interested though many wars and fights since you are able to view the information with words and pictures. ( )