The Dork Knight — Roy L. Hinuss

The third chapter book in the Prince Not-So Charming series features Prince Carlos figuring out how to be charming even when locked in mortal combat.

Prince Carlos Charles Charming has a secret: He'd much rather tell jokes than be a prince. But when you're the heir to Faraway Kingdom, you don't always get what you want.

Which is why Carlos has to learn how to joust.

Carlos is surprisingly great at jousting, from spearing haystacks to smashing watermelons. But when a tournament rolls around, suddenly Carlos realizes he has to actually point his lance at other people―and they'll point theirs back!

Perfect for middle school readers and filled with adorable illustrations, Prince Not-So Charming: The Dork Knight shows it's hard to live up to the fairy tale―and that the best way to win a contest can be embracing your own dorkiness.