An abridged version of Sir Walter Scott's most famous novel takes young readers to 12th-century England, where they'll revel in the action and color of the age of chivalry. The adventures of a disinherited knight unfold in a fast-paced plot featuring a suspenseful hostage drama and a thrilling climax of a trial by combat. The memorable cast of characters includes Richard the Lion-Hearted and Robin Hood. 25 black-and-white illus.