Vivian French 
Very Bothersome Bear 
Book 3

A funny, exciting series for younger readers, by the bestselling Vivian French and David Melling.Sam J. Butterbiggins’ only ambition is to be a Very Noble Knight, but he has a problem – he’s been packed off to the castle next door to stay with his aunt, uncle and cousin Prune while his parents are away. But Sam’s discovered a magical scroll listing the six quests to be completed to become a knight, and with his True Companion Prune’s help, he’s already managed two! Now Sam must find a goodly sword, but he keeps getting distracted by noble deeds that need doing. Helping a grumpy dwarf, a dunderheaded bear and an island of tiny elves might mean he’ll never find his sword, but isn’t that what a Very Noble Knight would do …?