Age range 6 to 9 Arthur as he draws the sword Excalibur from the anvil, proving his right to the throne. He takes his place as King of Camelot, courts and wins the heart of Guinevere and later suffers the treachery of the wicked Morgana le Fay before witnessing the fate of the powerful Merlin. Classic Starts is a gorgeously produced, thoughtfully written series of abridged editions of beloved classics. Rewritten to accommodate the reading and interest level of children who are too young to tackle the larger unabridged volumes, this series offers a great way to introduce young readers to favourite tales.