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King Arthur series (Howard Pyle) volume 4
Language
English
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Follows the adventures of Sir Gerwaint, Galahad's quest for the holy Grail, the battle between Launcelot and Gawaine, and the slaying of Mordred.
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English
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First published in 1485, during England's War of the Roses, "Le Morte d'Arthur" or "The Death of Arthur" combines all of the known legends of King Arthur into one creative text. Beginning with the birth of Arthur and telling the tale of his rise to become the head of the Knights of the Round Table and the husband of Guinevere, we also learn of Lancelot, Arthur's most venerated knight. Many of the other knights' stories are told with varying degrees...
Author
Series
King Arthur series (Howard Pyle) volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 21
Language
English
Description
A retelling of the adventures and exploits of King Arthur and his knights at the court of Camelot and elsewhere in the land of the Britons.
8) Excalibur
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English
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The young King Arthur asks for and receives the noble sword Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake and promises to be deserving of it through acts of valor.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
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Briefly recounts various legends about King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, including how Arthur came to own the sword Excalibur, magical creatures met by Arthur and his men, and the the strange powers of Merlin.
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English
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"Translated, adapted, told, and retold, the stories of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table have captivated imaginations across time. Now comes a lavishly illustrated, masterful retelling sure to enthrall a new generation of readers. From the tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to the quest for the Holy Grail, stories both familiar and unfamiliar are woven into a vivid tapestry of Arthurian lore that spans from the king's conception...
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Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
1999, c1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Surveys the known history of King Arthur, the legends and lore surrounding him, his treatment in literature, and the possible historical background of his associates and stories.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 21
Language
English
Description
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court is a humorous 1889 novel by American writer Mark Twain. In it, a Connecticut engineer is accidentally transported back to the time of King Arthur. He convinces the inhabitants of that time that he is a magician, and uses his knowledge of modern technology to stun them with such feats as demolitions, fireworks, and the shoring up of a holy well. Twain wrote the book as a satire of Romantic notions of chivalry...