The Sword in the Stone
The Sword in the Stone
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The Sword in the Stone

Written by T.H. White
Book #1 in the The Once and Future King Series
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11 - 15
Reading age
288
Page count
1120L
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Sep 15, 1978
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“The Sword And The Stone” recreates, against the background of magnificent pageantry and dark magic that was medieval England, the education and training of young King Arthur, who was to become the greatest of Britain’s legendary rulers.Growing up in a colorful world peopled by knights in armor and fair damsels, foul monsters and evil witches, young Arthur slowly learns the code of being a gentleman. Under the wise guidance of Merlin, the all-powerful magician for whom life progresses backwards, the king-to-be is trained in the gusty pursuits of falconry, jousting, hunting and sword play. He is even transformed by his remarkable old tutor into various animals, so that he may experience life from all points of view. In every conceivable and exciting way he is readied for the day when he, and he alone of all Englishmen, is destined to draw forth the marvelous sword from the magic stone and become the rightful King of’ England.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780440984450
    Publication Date
    September 15, 1978
    Publisher
    Laurel Leaf
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 1938
    Page Count
    288
    Audience
    Young Adult
    Reading Age
    11 - 15 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    39027014
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    41322708
    Lexile® Level
    1120L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Z
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~8

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