The King Arthur Trilogy

Name: The King Arthur Trilogy
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SKU: 9780099582571
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By Rosemary Sutcliff

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The King Arthur Trilogy by Rosemary Sutcliff weaves a captivating tale set in the world of Arthurian legend. It follows the journey of King Arthur from his miraculous birth to his rise as a legendary leader of the Round Table. The story is filled with intrigue, battles, and mythical creatures as Arthur fights to bring peace to a divided Britain. Perfect for young readers, this trilogy brings iconic characters like Merlin, Guinevere, and Lancelot to life.
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You may enjoy this book if you're captivated by legendary tales and enjoy historical fiction enriched with vivid detail and action. It offers a fresh retelling of the King Arthur legend, woven with themes of honour, courage, and enchantment, making it perfect for young readers and anyone drawn to the timeless allure of Arthurian adventures.

The King Arthur Trilogy

You may think you know all about King Arthur, the young boy who plucked the sword from the stone. You've probably heard stories about Merlin's magic powers and the Knights of the round table. These are the stories we learn at school. But they are just the beginning.

Rosemary Sutcliff's famous and captivating novels based on the legends of King Arthur, brought together in one spellbinding trilogy.

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The King Arthur Trilogy by Rosemary Sutcliff brings together famous and captivating novels based on the legends of King Arthur, in one spellbinding collection.

"Traitor! Now is your death-time upon you!"

You may think you know all about King Arthur, the young boy who plucked the sword from the stone. You've probably heard stories about Merlin's magic powers and the Knights of the Round Table... these are the stories we learn at school.

But they are just the beginning. Here are tales of human sacrifice, dragons, sword fights to the death, noble quests, tragedy and great courage—this is the real world of King Arthur.

Are you brave enough to enter?

Includes exclusive material. In the Backstory, you can test your knowledge of the legends and find out which Knight of the Round Table you most resemble.

Vintage Children's Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

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The King Arthur Trilogy by Rosemary Sutcliff is praised for its magnificent prose and ability to captivate both children and adults. It offers a swashbuckling adventure filled with romance and a darker edge, engaging readers with rich descriptive language that transports them to historical settings. Sutcliff's storytelling is lauded for bringing historical periods vividly to life, making it a standout pick for young readers interested in the legend of King Arthur.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099582571

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Children's Classics

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 188.0mm

Weight: 459g

Pages: 720

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About the Author

Rosemary Sutcliff was born in 1920 in West Clanden, Surrey. With over 50 books to her credit, Rosemary Sutcliff is now universally considered one of the finest writers of historical novels for children. Her first novel, The Queen Elizabeth Story was published in 1950. In 1959 her book The Lantern Bearers won the Carnegie Medal. In 1974 she was highly commended for the Hans Christian Andersen Award and in 1978 her book, Song for a Dark Queen was commended for the Other Award. In 1975, Rosemary was awarded the OBE for services to Children's Literature and the CBE in 1992. Unfortunately Rosemary passed away in July 1992 and is much missed by her many fans.