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The Sword And The Circle: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Sword And The Circle: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Rosemary Sutcliff
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:272
Dimensions(mm): Height 178,Width 110
ISBN/Barcode 9781782951025
ClassificationsDewey:823.914
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Imprint Red Fox
Publication Date 31 August 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

An epic historical tale from the acclaimed award-winning author, Rosemary Sutcliff. Rooted in folklore, medieval ideals of chivalry, and the last gallant strugglesof the British against the Saxon invaders, the legends of King Arthur have been told in song and story since the middle ages. The Sword and the Circle tells of the birth of Arthur, the gift of Excalibur, the forming of the Round Table and the first noble quests of its knights until the arrival of Percival . . .

Author Biography

Rosemary Sutcliff was born in 1920 in West Clanden, Surrey. With over 50 books to her credit, Rosemary Sutcliff is now universally considered one of the finest writers of historical novels for children. Her first novel, The Queen Elizabeth Story was published in 1950. In 1959 her book The Lantern Bearers won the Carnegie Medal. In 1974 she was highly commended for the Hans Christian Andersen Award and in 1978 her book, Song for a Dark Queen was commended for the Other Award. In 1975, Rosemary was awarded the OBE for services to Children's Literature and the CBE in 1992. Unfortunately Rosemary passed away in July 1992 and is much missed by her many fans.