- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd; New edition edition (1 Mar 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749748516
- ISBN-13: 978-0749748517
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 414,153 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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As the sea sweeps in, the boy is suddenly cut off in his attempt to walk round the Scilly Isles from Great Ganilly to St Martin's. Having given up hope of survival, he finds himself waking up beside a warm fire with the man, Arthur Pendragon, and his dog, Bercelet, who have rescued him. Arthur tells him the incredible story of his life while the seawater dries out of boy's clothes. His tale begins with his legendary pulling of the sword from the stone, his leadership of an army to defeat the Saxons and his celebrated court at Camelot. From then on, he tells of the great and tragic love between himself, Guinevere and Lancelot and the numerous deeds and adventures of the knights of the Round Table. Finally, the curse of Morgana Le Fey come true and Arthur's son, Mordred, kills him, but not before he can watch Bedivere return Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake. After the wonders of the story, the boy returns home, looking forward to surprising his family with his adventure - but time in the cave where Arthur hibernates until it is time for him to rule again has stood still, and the boy's family have not even noticed he was gone.
About the Author
Former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo needs no introduction. He is one of the most successful children's authors in the country. Michael has written more than forty books and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times. His novels have been adapted for film (My Friend Walter, Why the Whales Came) and stage (including, Kensuke's Kingdom for the Polka Theatre and Why the Whales Came for Alibi). In 2006, Michael received an OBE for his services to children's literature.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first heard this book on a tape from my local libary when i was very little and have been looking for it for years. very recently i found it in book shop and i'm very glad i did. The story told by King Arthur's point of view to entertain a small boy, who he hasd saved from drowning,is moving.
We hear arthur's story from the very begining,the sword being pulled from the stone right up to the fall of Camolot. We also read about the adventures of the knights and the search for the Holy Grail. The saddest part of the book is the love triangle between arthur, guinevvere and lancolot.
This is a wonderful book which is easy to read and there arn't enough words to describe it so i won't try, all i can say is read it.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A book that I read and enjoyed is "Arthur, High king of Britain" by Michael Morpurgo.
I chose this book because someone recommended it to me.
A boy finds King Arthur Pendragon has saved him from drowning. The ex king tells him some of the many stories of Camelot.
My favourite character is Guinevere. Arthur's wife is really sweet although she two times him in the end.
It is a romantic story but it is also full of betrayal, action and adventure! This is my kind of story.
The description of Camelot is very real and also the way he describes the green man. You can really imagine what he looks like!
I think most of my friends would like this book because it is a well written book and an exciting story.
Michael Morpurgo is one of my favourite writers. He has also written "Kensuke's Kingdom" and "the Sleeping Sword" which I also enjoyed.
(Catherine Shaw aged 8)
I chose this book because someone recommended it to me.
A boy finds King Arthur Pendragon has saved him from drowning. The ex king tells him some of the many stories of Camelot.
My favourite character is Guinevere. Arthur's wife is really sweet although she two times him in the end.
It is a romantic story but it is also full of betrayal, action and adventure! This is my kind of story.
The description of Camelot is very real and also the way he describes the green man. You can really imagine what he looks like!
I think most of my friends would like this book because it is a well written book and an exciting story.
Michael Morpurgo is one of my favourite writers. He has also written "Kensuke's Kingdom" and "the Sleeping Sword" which I also enjoyed.
(Catherine Shaw aged 8)
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a collection of tales about King Arthur and the Kingdom of Loges.They are told through the eyes of King Arthur,called bach from the dead to save a young boy's life.They are brilliantly written and make you feel as if you are standing there with Arthur.Every emotion Arthur feels you feel also.After reading the tale of Arthur's sorrow for his queen and Lancelot I was crying.
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Arthur High king of Britain
This is a must read for all although many will have read it in teenage years. It covers the life an exploits of the mythical Arthur and his knights but is so well written and easy... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. S. Bonsall
A CRACKING GOOD READ
I bought this book for our Grandchildren and read it first to check it over.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and whole-heartedly recommend it.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and whole-heartedly recommend it.
Published 11 months ago by Mrs. S. M. Crawford
This book rocks
This book is another example of Michael Morpurgo's great writing skills. It is a story within a story and is a brilliant read for anybody who likes adventure stories.
Published on 7 Aug 2007 by Darkmaster
arthur rocks
Its a story within a story. Its about a young boy , who is shrimping, when he finds himself in a castle of long ago. Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2007 by evie girl
Arthur High king Of Britain
This long fantasy book is brilliant, it tells a story about a boy who lives near the sea. But one day he gets swept out. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2005
Exelent, one of the greatest authors yet
It was a great book, very descriptive. It was a very moving tale and I liked the fact that it wasa story inside a story, as it gave Authors' point of view better. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2002
A good way to learn the history of arthur and to read.
This book gives you the entire history of King Arthur with a good background story woven in as well. Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2000
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