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The Sword in the Stone

No. of pages 32

Published: 1992

Great for age 7-10 years

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"The Sword in the Stone," as retold by Grace Maccarone, brings to life the enchanting tale of a young Arthur, an orphan raised by Sir Ector. Set in a time of magic and chivalry, Arthur embarks on a series of adventures with his mentor, Merlin, a wise and eccentric wizard. Arthur learns valuable lessons about courage, friendship, and honor as he faces challenges that shape his destiny. The story culminates in the legendary moment when Arthur pulls the sword from the stone, revealing his true heritage and right to the throne, ultimately leading him towards becoming the famous King of Camelot. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Hello Readers, Hello Readers Level 2 .

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 1992 by Turtleback Books .

Author George Fichter is a former editor of the Golden Guides series and the Golden Encyclopedia of Natural His-tory. For several years he was editor in chief of Fisherman Press. He has written more than fifty books about wildlife and the outdoors, as well as three books on American his-tory. Since 1983 he has been the writer-in-residence at Stetson University. A graduate of the University of Montana, Joe Boddy is a well-known illustrator of children's books. He lives in Montana. Grace Maccarone is the author of many children's books, including Mother, May I?; Itchy Itchy Chicken Pox; and Bless Me: A Child's Goodnight Prayer. She lives in Scarsdale, New York.

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The Sword in the Stone

"The Sword in the Stone" is a classic novel by T.H. White, first published in 1938. It is also the first part of White's larger work, "The Once and Future King," which reimagines the legend of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. Here's a summary of the plot of "The Sword in the Stone":

Summary:

The story begins in medieval England, where the young and orphaned Arthur, commonly known as Wart, lives in the castle of Sir Ector. Wart is unaware of his royal lineage. Sir Ector raises him as a foster child, alongside his own son, Kay.

One day, while accompanying Kay on a hunting trip, Wart stumbles upon the magician Merlyn, who lives backward in time, meaning he experiences time in reverse order. Merlyn becomes Wart's tutor and mentor, transforming him into various animals to teach him important life lessons. Merlyn is also aware of Wart's destiny to become the future King of England.

The central event in the story occurs when England is in turmoil due to the lack of a rightful king. To determine the heir to the throne, a sword is magically embedded in an anvil and stone, with an inscription proclaiming that only the true king of England can pull it out. Kay and other knights attempt to pull the sword but fail. When Kay realizes he has forgotten his sword and sends Wart back to get it, Wart stumbles upon the Sword in the Stone and easily pulls it out, unknowingly fulfilling his destiny.

Merlyn reveals Wart's true identity to him and informs Sir Ector of his foster son's royal lineage. Despite initial skepticism, Wart is recognized as the rightful king. The novel ends with Wart being prepared for his future role as King Arthur, symbolizing the beginning of his journey to becoming one of the most renowned and beloved kings in legend.

"The Sword in the Stone" explores themes of leadership, destiny, and the transformative power of education. It is a coming-of-age tale that captures the essence of Arthur's early years and sets the stage for the legendary events that follow in the Arthurian saga.

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Hello Readers Level 2

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King Arthur
King Arthur is a legendary King of Britain who defeated the Saxons in the late 5th and early 6th centuries and established a vast empire.