When young Arthur pulls the sword from the stone he becomes High King of Britain and forms the Knights of the Round Table, with Merlin to guide him and loyal knights Sir Lancelot and Sir Gawain by his side. But the actions of treacherous, black-hearted Morganna threaten the peace of his reign until it's time for Arthur's final battle. This captivating retelling by leading children's storyteller Andrew Matthews is perfectly complemented by Peter Utton's dramatic, atmospheric illustrations.
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Andrew Matthews has been writing for fun since he was seven, but was a teacher for 23 years before becoming a full-time author. He has written over 60 books for children and teenagers, including Cat Song, which was nominated for the Smarties Book Prize in 1994, and the critically acclaimed Love Street.
More about Andrew MatthewsPeter's first picture book, The Witch's Hand, was runner-up for the prestigious Mother Goose Award for illustration in 1990. Sssh!, written by Sally Grindley, won the Smarties Prize in 1992. Two of Peter's books are published in the Comix series: Henry's Magic Powers and The Goose Who Knew Too Much.
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