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King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table
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Book Brief
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1953416
Novel • Fiction
England • Medieval
1953
Middle grade
10-14 years
1130L
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
7,867 ratings
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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 Readers appreciate the engaging retelling of classic legends but some find the prose outdated and characters underdeveloped.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 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.
7,867 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
416
Novel • Fiction
England • Medieval
1953
Middle grade
10-14 years
1130L
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