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The Sword in the Stone

By Karen Wallace

Can an unexpected boy achieve what mighty knights cannot, and reveal Britain’s true king?

magical · exciting · legendary · accessible

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Mythology

What is The Sword in the Stone about?

Britain has no king, and rival lords are battling for power. To end the fighting, the magician Merlin announces a great tournament and promises that the true king will be the person who can pull a mighty sword from a stone. Knights try and fail, but young Arthur is drawn into the challenge. Can this unexpected boy succeed where the strongest warriors have not? A lively retelling of the legendary moment when Arthur’s extraordinary destiny is revealed.

About the author

Karen Wallace is a much-loved author who grew up in Canada and now lives in England. She has written many exciting books for children, including 'Raspberries on the Yangtze' and the popular 'Dinosaur Cove' series. Karen enjoys exploring nature and often uses her adventures as inspiration for her wonderful stories.

Pages

31 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2006

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