Two Little Knights of Kentucky

In a snowy Kentucky valley, two brothers discover that being a knight isn't about shining armor, it's about noticing the people others overlook. Eight-year-old Keith and his older brother Malcolm are staying with their grandmother when they encounter something far more interesting than their lessons: a ragged tramp with a performing bear, and later, a homeless boy their own age. What begins as curiosity becomes a season of secret kindnesses, small rebellions, and the dangerous thrill of doing what's right when no one is watching. Johnston captures the peculiar magic of childhood, that window when the world seems full of adventure, when a stranger's story can change everything, and when two boys can convince themselves they're gallant knights in a world that badly needs their help. Published in 1899, this is a warm, spirited reminder that idealism isn't foolish. It's the most dangerous and beautiful thing a young heart can hold.