The Story of King Arthur (Kingfisher Classics) [Paperback]

Robin Lister (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Kingfisher Classics

Fourteen tales from the magical land of Camelot -- stories about the Round Table, the doomed love of Lancelot and Guinevere, the quest of for the Holy Grail, the magic of Merlin and the treachery of Morgan le Fay -- are sure to capture the imaginations of young readers. Atmospheric illustrations by Alan Baker depict the medieval times.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Children's Literature
This gracefully written retelling of the familiar stories is published in a handsomely laid-out edition punctuated throughout with many attractive black-and-white illustrations.

 

Children's Literature

Bright and richly colored illustrations aptly depict this medieval tale. This book would make a wonderful gift for any youngster.

About the Author

Alan Baker has illustrated The Odyssey and The Story of King Arthur, both published by Kingfisher.  In addition, Alan created the popular Little Rabbits series, which has sold over half-a-million copies in the U.S.  Alan is a lecturer in illustration at the University of Brighton, England.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Kingfisher (April 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0753451018
• ISBN-13: 978-0753451014
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,865,551 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated classic, September 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Story of King Arthur (Kingfisher Classics) (Paperback)

This well-known story is presented with stunning illustrations and easy to manage chapters. The vocabulary is accessible to younger readers, and the characters are clearly delineated. It is the type of book that can be read in parts without losing the focus of the main story. It is certainly one of the best presentations of the Arthur stories.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful pictures, great stories, December 2, 2011

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This review is from: The Story of King Arthur (Kingfisher Classics) (Paperback)

This was my favorite book to pick out of the kids section in the library when I was younger, it sparked an interest in King Arthur legends that I hadn't had before.