Knights of the Kitchen Table

"Joe receives a magic book for his birthday present from his uncle. Joe, Fred, and Sam are transported to a time when evil knights, fire-breathing dragons, and vile-smelling giants roamed the land." --summary, LC catalog record of the 1st ed. The trio defeats a mounted and heavily armored Black Knight by taunting and quick dodging, essentially running the horse and rider to the point of exhaustion. Per Kirkus Reviews 1991-05-01 (posted 2010): "Then Lancelot, Gawain, et al. happen by and take the boys for heroes--a reputation they sustain by tricking the loathsome giant who's menacing the castle into fighting the terrible dragon ... Smith's drawings deftly reflect the blend of everyday kid with zany, mock-gruesome adventure."