The Sword in the Stone

Written by Tracey Mayhew

Part of the Easy Classics: The Legends of King Arthur series

A farm boy discovers a sword in a stone, changing his destiny forever.

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96 pages· 690L

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Bookroo's summary

In a land where legends are born, two boys save an old man and uncover a royal competition in Londinium. Kay dreams of knighthood, but it's Arthur, a humble farm boy, who stumbles upon a mysterious sword in a stone. As destinies intertwine, can Arthur rise to the challenge and claim his place in history? Discover the thrilling journey of the boy who might be king, where epic battles and ancient magic await.

From the publisher

Book 3 in the series of Arthurian legends - retold at an easy-to-read level for younger readers! When two boys save an old man from robbers, they learn of a competition in Londinium to decide the next king of Britain. The elder, Kay, is determined to prove himself worthy as a knight or a king. The younger is Arthur, a farm boy through and through - until he sees the sword in the stone. About The Legends of King Arthur series: Epic battles, thrilling quests and forbidden love combine in the medieval story of the boy who would be king. A retelling of the Arthurian legends, adapted and illustrated to introduce children aged 7+ to classic folklore. Great to share aloud, just like the original tales. All titles have been leveled for classroom use, including GRLs.

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