Books, Children's Books, Obsessions, King Arthur

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Mark Twain
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (Enriched Classics Series)
by Pocket (Mass Market Paperback)

ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIPA nineteenth-century American travels back in time to sixth-century England in this darkly comic social satire.THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information A chronology of the author's life and work A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader's own interpretations Detailed explanatory notes Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experienceEnriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, ...

Benedict Flynn
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table With Audio CD (Hear It Read It)
by Sourcebooks Jabberwocky (Hardcover)

Hear It Read It With Audio CDIn King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, young Arthur is as surprised as anyone the day he pulls the mysterious sword from the stone and becomes the king of England! The wizard Merlin leads him to assemble his knights, including brave Sir Lancelot and pure Sir Galahad. Arthur and his knights undertake many quests to bring peace to the kingdom and uphold justice for all. But all the while, the evil Morgana le Fay and Mordred plot to overthrow Arthur and rule the kingdom. Soon Arthur enters a terrible battle . . . for his kingdom, and his life.Hear King Arthur and the Knights of the round Table Read by Sean Bean, who appeared as Boromir in The Lord of the RingsAdd other Hear It Read It classics to your library:--The Secret Garden--The Adventures of Tom Sawyer--Black Beauty

Mary Stewart
The Crystal Cave
by Bt Bound (Library Binding)

Susan Cooper
The Dark Is Rising (The Dark Is Rising Sequence)
by Simon Pulse (Paperback)

Howard Pyle
The Story of King Arthur and His Knights (Signet Classics)
by Signet Classics (Paperback)

The thrilling and timeless legend, masterfully illustrated. The story of the incomparable Arthur, the lovely Guinevere, the wicked Morgana le Fey, and the magical Merlin has enthralled and delighted readers for centuries.

Roger Lancelyn Green
King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table (Puffin Classics)
by Puffin (Paperback)

King Arthur is one of the greatest legends of all time. From the magical moment when Arthur releases the sword in the stone to the quest for the Holy Grail and the final tragedy of the Last Battle, Roger Lancelyn Green brings the enchanting world of King Arthur stunningly to life. One of the greatest legends of all time, with an inspiring introduction by David Almond, award-winning author of "Clay", "Skellig", "Kit's Wilderness", and "The Fire-Eaters".

Terence Hanbury White
The Sword in the Stone
by Philomel (Hardcover)

An old wizard named Merlyn takes care of a curious young boy named Wart and transforms him into Arthur, the future king of Britain, in a beautiful new edition of the classic tale, enhanced by luminous paintings. Children's BOMC Main.

Howard Pyle
Classic Starts: The Story of King Arthur & His Knights (Classic Starts Series)
by Sterling (Hardcover)

From the sword in the stone and the founding of Camelot to the famed Round Table and the Lake of Enchantment, the legend of King Arthur will never lose its magic. Though simpler, this version includes all the wonderful stories—such as King Arthur’s winning of Guenievere and Merlin’s tragic downfall at the hands of the evil Vivien.

Clyde Robert Bulla
The Sword in the Tree (Trophy Chapter Book)
by HarperCollins (Paperback) (Release Date: 2000-05-03)

In the days of King Arthur there stood a mighty oak tree within the walls of a castle. Peace reigned in the castle until the fearsome night when Lionel, longlost brother of Lord Weldon, returned to cause trouble and unhappiness.It was then that Shan, the son of Lord Weldon, took on the duties of a knight and hid the sword in the hollow of the giant oak. The days that followed were filled with adventures that tried the courage of the young boy.Shan was surprised by bearded robbers in the woods. He met noble knights in plumed helmets, and eventually he even made a trip to high-towered Camelot. His story is filled with the pageantry and color of England in King Arthur's time. It creates a vivid picture of the Knights of the Round Table and the wisdom of King Arthur himself.Mr. Bulla captures the spirit of those romantic days in a straightforward, exciting manner. The result is another delightful book for his wide audience of young readers. Paul Galdone's vigorous illustrations are ...

Roger Lancelyn Green
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table (Puffin Classics)
by Puffin (Paperback)

Retold out of the old romances, this collection of Arthurian tales endeavors to make each adventure--"The Quest for the Round Table", "The First Quest of Sir Lancelot", "How the Holy Grail Came to Camelot", and so forth--part of a fixed pattern that effectively presents the whole story, as it does in Le Morte D'Arthur, but in a way less intimidating to young readers.

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