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Arthur High King of Britain

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The Sword in the Stone

T.H. White · 288 pages

When Merlyn the magician comes to tutor Sir Ector's sons Kay and the Wart, schoolwork suddenly becomes much more fun. After all, who wouldn't enjoy being turned into a fish, or a badger, or a snake? But Merlyn has very particular plans for the Wart. This is the children's story of King Arthur's childhood which was the basis for the still popular Disney cartoon of the same title.

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The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf

Gerald Morris · 224 pages

Her castle under siege by an evil knight who keeps beheading all her would-be rescuers, Lady Lynet sets out for help and finds assistance from an odd dwarf named Roger and a scruffy kitchen hand named Beaumains. As the three unlikely companions return to Lynet’s castle, they face surprising adventures, including encounters with the uncanny Squire Terence, his master, Sir Gawain, and the majestic

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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

Mark Twain · 410 pages

A blow on the head transports a Yankee to 528 A.D. where he proceeds to modernize King Arthur's kingdom by organizing a school system, constructing telephone lines, and inventing the printing press.

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The Red Pyramid

Rick Riordan · 542 pages

Since their mother’s death, Carter and Sadie have become near strangers. While Sadie has lived with her grandparents in London, her brother has traveled the world with their father, the brilliant Egyptologist, Dr. Julius Kane. One night, Dr. Kane brings the siblings together for a “research experiment” at the British Museum, where he hopes to set things right for his family. Instead, he unlea

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The Forever King

Molly Cochran, Warren Murphy · 368 pages

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The Seven Songs of Merlin

T.A. Barron · 290 pages

Having stumbled upon his hidden powers, the young wizard Merlin voyages to the Otherworld in his quest to find himself and the way to the realm of the spirit.

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I Am Mordred

Nancy Springer · 184 pages

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Guinevere

Sharan Newman

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King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table

Roger Lancelyn Green · 320 pages

King Arthur is one of the greatest legends of all time. From the magical moment when Arthur releases the sword in the stone to the quest for the Holy Grail and the final tragedy of the Last Battle, Roger Lancelyn Green brings the enchanting world of King Arthur stunningly to life.One of the greatest legends of all time, with an inspiring introduction by David Almond, award-winning author of Clay,

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The Inquisitor's Mark

Dianne K. Salerni · 352 pages

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The Story of King Arthur and His Knights

Howard Pyle · 312 pages

Classics. This title is suitable for children aged 10 to 13 years old. This imaginative retelling of the classic Arthurian legends recounts the story of Arthur's formation of the Knights of the Round Table, his securing of the enchanted sword Excalibur and his wooing of the Lady Guinevere. Included as well are the legends of Sir Pelleas, the story of Sir Gawaine's pursuit of the White Hart and tal

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Queen of Camelot

Nancy McKenzie · 751 pages

Queen of Camelot (Queen of Camelot #1-2) by Nancy McKenzie 4.07 · Rating details · 2,474 Ratings · 198 Reviews On the night of Guinevere’s birth, a wise woman declares a prophecy of doom for the child: She will be gwenhwyfar, the white shadow, destined to betray her king, and be herself betrayed. Years pass, and Guinevere becomes a great beauty, riding free a

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Black Leopard, Red Wolf

Marlon James · 640 pages

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Avalon High

Meg Cabot · 240 pages

Avalon High, Ellie's new school, is pretty much what she'd expected. There's Lance, the hunky footballer; Jennifer, the cute cheerleader; Marco, the troublemaker. But the big surprise is Will - the most gorgeous guy Ellie's ever met. When Will says he thinks he's known Ellie before, things start getting weird. A feeling that grows as Ellie discovers dark secrets that bind Lance, Jennifer, Marco, W

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Here Lies Arthur

Philip Reeve · 304 pages

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Knights of the Kitchen Table

Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith · 55 pages

Everyone’s favorite time-travelers are changing their style! The Time Warp Trio series now features a brand-new, eye-catching design, sure to appeal to longtime fans, and those new to Jon Scieszka’s wacky brand of humor.

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Silver on the Tree

Susan Cooper · 288 pages

In the Welsh hills Will Stanton, youngest of the immortal Old Ones, joins forces with Merriman, Bran, and the mortal Drew children in a quest through space and time against the powers of evil known as the Dark.

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Christmas in Camelot Graphic Novel

Mary Pope Osborne; adapted by Jenny Laird; illustrated by Kelly Matthews and Nichole Matthews

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The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights

John Steinbeck · 364 pages

Steinbeck was interested in the Arthurian legends for all his life. This is a beautiful retelling of these stories, with deep psychological insight.

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Gwenhwyfar: The White Spirit

Mercedes Lackey · 404 pages

The bestselling author of the Valdemar novels pens a classic tale about King Arthur's legendary queen.Gwenhwyfar moves in a world where gods walk among their pagan worshipers, where nebulous visions warn of future perils, and where there are two paths for a woman: the path of the Blessing or the rarer path of the Warrior. Gwenhwyfar chooses the latter, giving up the power that she is born into. Ye

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The High Queen

Marion Zimmer Bradley

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The Once and Future Queen

Paula Lafferty · 512 pages

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The Crystal Cave

Mary Stewart · 487 pages

WHO WAS MERLIN? Was the famed magician of Camelot and King Arthur's court really a sinister, all-powerful being from another world? Was he truly a Prince of Darkness? Or was he a man with the passions of other mortals? A man with unique intelligence and unusual gifts? Why was he so feared? How did he come by his occult powers? Why was the crystal cave so important to him? Fifth century Brita

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The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp

Rick Yancey · 352 pages

Through a series of dangerous and violent misadventures, teenage loser Alfred Kropp rescues King Arthur's legendary sword Excalibur from the forces of evil.

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