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Arthur: King of the Middle March
Book 3
Series: Arthur
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Arthur: King of the Middle March
The third incredible volume in the Arthur trilogy, where medieval life and Arthurian magic transcends boundaries, with appeal for children of 9+ and older readers alike.
The 'Arthur' trilogy has sold close to one million copies worldwide and 500,000 copies in the UK. THE SEEING STONE won the Guardian Children's Fiction Award. The trilogy has been sold in 21 languages and the first two books. KING OF THE MIDDLE MARCH in hardback has sold over 26,500 copies. "as bright and as vivid as the pictures in a Book of Hours. Deep scholarship, high imagination, and great gifts of storytelling have gone into this; I was spellbound." Philip Pullman, The Guardian. 'breathtakingly brilliant' Anne Fine, The Financial Times. Major marketing campaign to promote entire 'Arthur' trilogy. Author appearances at key literary and children's festivals.
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It is 1202, and thousands of knights and footsoldiers are mustering in Venice for the Fourth Crusade. Among them is young Arthur de Caldicot, squire to Lord Stephen. It is thrilling to be part of this huge gathering; but as Christian falls upon Christian and Saracens draw their scimitars, Arthur's eyes are opened to the realities of war.
Looking into his seeing stone for guidance, he realises that the exploits of King Arthur and his knights, like those of the crusaders, are as grim as they are glorious. Meanwhile, Arthur has his own concerns: Gatty, his betrothal, his dream of finding his mother, his relationship with his violent father, and his churlish foster-brother.
When he finally returns to England, all he has lost and all he has won come together. War, romance, murder, family quarrels, power politics, the conflict between Christianity and Islam: all these are elements in a story packed with drama and colour. Its vivid picture of daily life in medieval times is shot through with earthy comedy and the magic of the Arthurian legends.
Darker and deeper than the first two books, this is a marvellous ending to a trilogy that has utterly captivated its readers.
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Kevin Crossley-Holland's Arthur: King of the Middle March is praised as an ambitious and brilliantly realised conclusion to his trilogy, intertwining legend and historical fact with distinctive and precise writing. The book is described as a vivid medieval adventure, reflecting contemporary conflicts while maintaining the magic of Arthurian legends. Reviewers note its emotional range, offering a blend of humour, magic, and darker themes for a satisfying end to the trilogy.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781842551554
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 August 2004
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orion Children's Books
Audience: Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 360g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Kevin Crossley-Holland won the Carnegie Medal in 1985 for STORM. His many notable books for adults and children include poetry, classic retellings and anthologies. He has written and presented many BBC radio programmes and is a frequent speaker at schools and libraries. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
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