King Arthur
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2002 · Est. 2.5 hour read

King Arthur

By Jane B. Mason, Sarah Hines Stephens, Jane Bo Mason

Part of the Scholastic Junior Classics series

A mysterious sword awaits the true king. Can a mere boy claim it?

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131 pages· 18,766 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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In a medieval church courtyard, a sword embedded in stone awaits the rightful king of Britain. Knights and lords fail to free it, but a young boy steps forward. Can he truly be the destined ruler? Discover the magic and mystery as the boy's touch changes everything, challenging the kingdom's beliefs and setting the stage for an unexpected adventure.

From the publisher

Tales of knights and adventure! In the center of the courtyard of a medieval church stands a single block of marble. On top of the marble lies a heavy black anvil. Struck deep through them both is a glittering sword.Whoever can remove the sword from the stone is the rightful king of Britain. Brave knights, important lords, and strong men from across the kingdom all try and fail. Then one steps forward whose touch frees the sword like magic. But could the next king of Britain really be…a young boy?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
131
Words
18,766
Reading age
7–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
790L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about kings, queens, and rulersBooks about King ArthurBooks about medieval timesBooks about swords
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.7
F&P level
~S
AR points
3
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
148171
Publication
Published
April 1, 2003
First published
April 1, 2002
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439440646

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