Rodrigo the Rough and Hummel, his helper

Hummel wants to become the squire of the feared robber knight Rodrigo the Rough. But secretly Rodrigo is a coward. To get rid of Hummel, the knight challenges him to a bravery test.

Rodrigo the Rough and Hummel, his helper is the new book full of adventure by Michael Ende, the author of The Neverending Story. After his death, children's book author Wieland Freund finished the story. For children aged 6 and up, with colour illustrations.

Hummel is convinced that there is a tough knight inside him. That is why he wants to be apprenticed to the most feared villain in the land: robber baron Rodrigo the Rough. Hummel does not know that Rodrigo prefers to hide in his castle, because in reality he is a coward. The last thing he needs is a curious little boy who wants to go on an adventure with him! To get rid of Hummel, the knight challenges him to a bravery test. If only he hadn't done that...