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.
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Grade 3-6–This simplified retelling of the Howard Pyle classic is accessible to readers who might not be able to handle the lengthier legends. The author maintains some of the charm of the original by using extended chapter titles such as How Arthur Performed the Miracle of the Sword and Discovered His Birthright. A concluding chapter suggests several questions for discussion. What is missing is the beautiful, though complex, language of other retellings. Additionally, the author takes a slightly moralistic tone at times when addressing readers. Though reluctant readers may have an easier time with these stories, they might not be engaged enough to want to approach the originals later on. Librarians and teachers might want to recommend audio books or some of Margaret Hodges's picture-book versions of the King Arthur tales (Holiday House) instead of this watered-down adaptation.–Cheri Dobbs, Detroit Country Day Middle School, Beverly Hills, MI
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I got this for a 10 year old and he devoured it. It covers the story of Arthur in a way that is easy for 10 year old, but not overly simplistic. Great tone and pace. All of these "Classic Starts" books introduce kids to some of the all time great stories in an interesting way.
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This was a good purchase price for a book that my soon to be 3rd grader has to read for the summer. The book arrived in good condition and now he owns a copy of a classic.
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