The Sword in the Tree

By Clyde Robert Bulla, Bruce Bowles (Illustrator)

A young boy's courage is tested as he hides a sword and faces danger in King Arthur's realm.

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112 pages· 11,479 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In King Arthur's time, young Shan faces peril when his uncle Lionel returns to disrupt the peace. Tasked with hiding a sword in a mighty oak, Shan embarks on a journey filled with daring encounters, from bearded robbers to noble knights. As he ventures to Camelot, Shan's bravery is tested in a world of pageantry and ancient wisdom. Will he rise to the challenge and protect his family's honor? Discover the trials and triumphs of a boy destined for knighthood in this vivid tale of adventure and courage.

From the publisher

Best-selling author Clyde Robert Bulla’s classic, finely-crafted Arthurian tale with its sword fights, dark and dangerous dungeon, roguish knaves, action-packed showdowns and tales of dangerous feats, will appeal to emerging readers who are ready for chapter books and reluctant tween readers alike.In the days of King Arthur there stood a mighty oak tree within the walls of a castle. Peace reigned in the castle until the fearsome night when Lionel, long-lost brother of Lord Weldon, returned to cause trouble and unhappiness.It was then that Shan, the son of Lord Weldon, took on the duties of a knight and hid the sword in the hollow of the giant oak. The days that followed were filled with adventures that tried the courage of the young boy.Shan was surprised by bearded robbers in the woods. He met noble knights in plumed helmets, and eventually he even made a trip to high-towered Camelot. His story is filled with the pageantry and color of England in King Arthur’s time. It creates a vivid picture of the Knights of the Round Table and the wisdom of King Arthur himself.

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