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Roger Lancelyn Green

King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table

Roger Lancelyn GreenFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1953

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Roger Lancelyn Green

King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1953
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

England • Medieval

Publication Year

1953

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

1130L

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Super Short Summary

King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table by Roger Lancelyn Green is a children's retelling of the classic Arthurian legends, following King Arthur's journey from pulling the sword from the stone to establish his reign, gathering his knights at the Round Table, embarking on quests such as the search for the Holy Grail, and ultimately facing the downfall of Camelot due to personal betrayals and wars with rivals.

Adventurous

Fantastical

Inspirational

Nostalgic

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.3

7,867 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Roger Lancelyn Green's King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table captivates with timeless tales and rich storytelling. Readers appreciate the engaging retelling of classic legends but some find the prose outdated and characters underdeveloped. Overall, it remains a treasured introduction to Arthurian lore despite its minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table?

A reader who enjoys tales of heroism, chivalry, and medieval adventure akin to J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit or C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia will be captivated by Roger Lancelyn Green's King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table. Ideal for fans of timeless myths and classic legends.

4.3

7,867 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

England • Medieval

Publication Year

1953

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

1130L

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