A Tail of Camelot

By Julie Leung, Lindsey Carr (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the Mice of the Round Table series

A young mouse must uncover a hidden threat to save Camelot from destruction.

5.8/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 401 ratings

320 pages· 55,221 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where mice protect Camelot, young Calib Christopher dreams of knighthood. As a new danger looms, Calib and his friend Cecily must uncover the true enemy threatening their home. Can they unite their forces and save the legendary castle from peril? Adventure and magic await in this thrilling tale of courage and friendship.

"Being brave is not about lacking fear, if you are never scared, you will never understand what it means to be brave."

— from the book

From the publisher

An epic new middle grade series in the tradition of Redwall and Poppy, based on Arthurian legend and told from the perspective of Camelot’s most humble creatures: mice Young mouse Calib Christopher aspires to be a Knight of the Round Table. For generations, his family has valiantly led the mice who live just out of sight of the humans, defending Camelot from enemies both big and small. But when a new threat arises—one that could catch even the Two-Leggers off guard—it’s up to Calib and his friend Cecily to unmask the real enemy, unite their forces, and save the castle they all call home. With the sweeping adventure of New York Times bestselling series like Wings of Fire and Warriors, Mice of the Round Table brings to life a legendary world of animals and magic that kids will want to return to again and again.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 320
Words: 55,221
Reading age: 8–12
Audience: Middle Grade
Lexile: ~899L

Themes & topics

Books about teamwork Books about bravery Books about animals Books about mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.Books about knights

For the grown-ups

The parent guide

What families may want to know

Every family reads differently. These are the concepts our editors noticed in this book — worth seeking out for some readers, worth knowing about for others. The list isn't exhaustive, but it's a spoiler-light head start.

Violence

Calib's grandfather is killed by the squirrel, which leaves a trail of bloody paw prints on the floor. This story involves a war with both animals and humans in the kingdom, so there is some violence. The most gruesome components of the story are when someone's head bleeds from a fight and a horse that foams at the mount carries a wounded warrior, who has blood covering his face.

After the last page

Talk about it together

Calib feels like an underdog, but realizes that with courage, he can overcome fear. Talk to your child about this concept and how they can apply it to something they’re afraid of.

What readers & critics say

Reviews

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5.8

“My favorite part of this book are the strong message to believe in yourself. Throughout the story, Calib saves the day only by having courage and believing he can do it. Watching Calib grow in his confidence makes this book so rewarding, not to mention all the adventure and suspense involved!”

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