In this gripping tale - of love and deceit, forgiveness and hope - the secrets of King Arthur's past and the mysteries of his future all come together in a visually striking portrait of the heroic legend. Albion is at war. Ruled by the murderous King Ulric for too long, its people are desperate for justice. Arthur, son of Uther Pendragon, is their last hope. Now come of age, Arthur can fulfil a longstanding prophecy. And by freeing the enchanted Caliburn from its sheath on Stone Hill, finally the land will have its true king. But Arthur's future is uncertain. Not only does his half-sister Morgana have a vengeful score to settle; those whom he trusts most are also destined to betray him.
This book is part of a book series called Heroes And Heroines .
There are 160 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2011 by Walker Books Ltd .
Tony Lee is a prolific comic books writer, having worked on the titles X-Men, Doctor Who magazine and Starship Troopers. He has also written for radio, television and national newspapers. He lives in Birmingham. Tony Lee is a prolific comic books writer, having worked on the titles X-Men, Doctor Who magazine and Starship Troopers. He has also written for radio, television and national newspapers. He lives in Birmingham. Sam Hart is a comic books illustrator, having worked on Starship Troopers and Brothers: The Fall of Lucifer. He lives in Brazil.
This book contains the following story:
Excalibur
Excalibur is King Arthur's sword. There are two stories that describe how Arthur got his sword. In one Arthur alone was able to draw the sword out of a stone in which it had been magically fixed. Another story suggests that Excalibur was given to Arthur by the Lady of the Lake and that, when the king lay mortally wounded after his last battle, he ordered the faithful Sir Bedivere to go to the water and throw the sword into it. An arm rose to catch it, brandished Excalibur three times, and then disappeared.