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In Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve, young orphan Gwyna becomes the protégé of the bard Myrddin, who manipulates events and crafts tales to elevate the brutal warrior Arthur to legendary status. As Gwyna matures, she masters Myrddin’s art of storytelling deception while creating her own identity amidst the harsh realities of dark age Britain, exploring the power and construction of myth. Contains sensitive themes of violence and self-injury.