Arthur, the Always King
By Kevin Crossley-Holland
Illustrated by Chris Riddell
By Kevin Crossley-Holland
Illustrated by Chris Riddell
Category: Children's Middle Grade Fantasy | Children's Classics
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$29.99
Apr 11, 2023 | ISBN 9781536212655 | Middle Grade (10 and up)
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Praise
A stately rendition of the Arthurian legend. . . . Visually stunning.
—Kirkus Reviews
Crossley-Holland (Norse Myths) recounts myriad Arthurian legends in this evocative, episodic telling. Intricately detailed full-page artwork by Riddell (Pirate Stew), rendered in swathes of muted color highlighted by regal blues and vivid gold, accompanies succinct literary text. . . . lyrically developed.
—Publishers Weekly
[Crossley-Holland] presents a retelling of several Arthurian stories and parts of Thomas Malory’s sweeping Morte d’Arthur. . . challenging and thought-provoking.
—The Horn Book
Mr. Crossley-Holland includes enough courtly language and historical references to keep the stories situated in their time, but otherwise he writes with a freshness and economy that will make these centuries-old tales accessible to the modern reader. Mr. Riddell’s illustrations, which sometimes dominate the page and sometimes decorate its margins, help make this striking volume special—ideal for reading on a beach holiday after the sand is washed off for the day.
—The Wall Street Journal
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