Puffin Classics Books
In order from King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table to Myths of the Norsemen
Book #1
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table
Written by Roger Lancelyn Green
10 - 15
Reading
age
416
Page
count
Apr 1, 2008
Publication
date
Paperback
$8.99
$8.58
Summary
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.
Puffin Classics Series
Published from 2008 - 2013
6 books
| Year | Title | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table | 416 |
| 2009 | Tales of the Greek Heroes | 304 |
| 2010 | The Adventures of Robin Hood | 294 |
| 2011 | Tales of Ancient Egypt | 256 |
| 2012 | The Tale of Troy | 224 |
| 2013 | Myths of the Norsemen | 288 |
The Creative Behind the Books
Author
Roger Lancelyn Green (1918-1987) was a biographer of children’s writers and a reteller of myths, legends and fairy tales. He was a member of the Oxford literary group the Inklings, along with J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis.Walter Crane (1845-1915) designed and illustrated the first successful series of mass-produced color books of high quality. The series began in 1863 and for the next thirty years Crane was pre-eminent as an illustrator. In addition to book illustration, he designed textiles, wallpaper and tapestries, and was a prominent member of the Arts and Crafts Movement.
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