King Arthur (Oxford Classic Tales) - Softcover

Riordan, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192741942 ISBN 13: 9780192741943

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2002

Synopsis

Arthur is a special boy. Brought up by the wizard Merlin and destined to be King. Britain is split by warring tribes and Arthur is the only hope for peace. With his magic sword Excalibur and his Knights of the round table, the young Arthur is ready for heroic deeds. But he had not reckoned on the evil sorcery of his vengeful half-sister, Morgana Le Fay. James Riordan's first novel, "Sweet Clarinet", was shortlisted for the Whitbread Children's Novel Award in 1998. James's vivid retelling introduces children to one of the great characters of world literature.

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"The stories read well... Riordan can write and Ambrus's dynamic ink-and-wash paintings and black-and-white illustrations bring the action to life. This is an Arthur to browse, enjoy, and take with a grain of salt."--School Library Journal"Riordan's clear and powerful language and Ambrus' illustrations will raise goose pimples in this excellent retelling."--Yellow Brick Road"A fascinating and magical rendition, fully supported by the dynamic and atmospheric pictures of Victor G. Ambrus."--The Commercial Appeal"Black-and-white pictures alternate with those brightened by brilliant watercolors... An interesting interpretation of the English lore."--Booklist"Wonderfully illustrated book. The reader learns the entire story of King Arthur from the time he was just a little boy until the end of his kingdom... Readers of all ages will find this enjoyable to read."--Bloomsbury Review "The stories read well... Riordan can write and Ambrus's dynamic ink-and-wash paintings and black-and-white illustrations bring the action to life. This is an Arthur to browse, enjoy, and take with a grain of salt."--School Library Journal "Riordan's clear and powerful language and Ambrus' illustrations will raise goose pimples in this excellent retelling."--Yellow Brick Road "A fascinating and magical rendition, fully supported by the dynamic and atmospheric pictures of Victor G. Ambrus."--The Commercial Appeal "Black-and-white pictures alternate with those brightened by brilliant watercolors... An interesting interpretation of the English lore."--Booklist "Wonderfully illustrated book. The reader learns the entire story of King Arthur from the time he was just a little boy until the end of his kingdom... Readers of all ages will find this enjoyable to read."--Bloomsbury Review "The stories read well... Riordan can write and Ambrus's dynamic ink-and-wash paintings and black-and-white illustrations bring the action to life. This is an Arthur to browse, enjoy, and take with a grain of salt."--School Library Journal "Riordan's clear and powerful language and Ambrus' illustrations will raise goose pimples in this excellent retelling."--Yellow Brick Road "A fascinating and magical rendition, fully supported by the dynamic and atmospheric pictures of Victor G. Ambrus."--The Commercial Appeal "Black-and-white pictures alternate with those brightened by brilliant watercolors... An interesting interpretation of the English lore."--Booklist "Wonderfully illustrated book. The reader learns the entire story of King Arthur from the time he was just a little boy until the end of his kingdom... Readers of all ages will find this enjoyable to read."--Bloomsbury Review "The stories read well... Riordan can write and Ambrus's dynamic ink-and-wash paintings and black-and-white illustrations bring the action to life. This is an Arthur to browse, enjoy, and take with a grain of salt."--School Library Journal"Riordan's clear and powerful language and Ambrus' illustrations will raise goose pimples in this excellent retelling."--Yellow Brick Road"A fascinating and magical rendition, fully supported by the dynamic and atmospheric pictures of Victor G. Ambrus."--The Commercial Appeal"Black-and-white pictures alternate with those brightened by brilliant watercolors... An interesting interpretation of the English lore."--Booklist"Wonderfully illustrated book. The reader learns the entire story of King Arthur from the time he was just a little boy until the end of his kingdom... Readers of all ages will find this enjoyable to read."--Bloomsbury Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0192741942
• ISBN 13: 9780192741943
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96