The extraordinary story of a boy called Wart – ignored by everyone except his tutor, Merlin – who goes on to become King Arthur.
A wonderful story combining magic, humour, adventure and history. A classic to rank alongside The Hobbit.
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“Funny and wise” Cressida Cowell, author of ‘How to Train Your Dragon’
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This new edition of T.H White's classic story includes a special "Why You'll Love This Book" introduction by bestselling-author, Garth Nix.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By clio
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
it's wonderful to have this alternate version of the first part of The Once & Future King, but this edition is marred by gormless copyediting that "corrects" much of White's wordplay, destroying part of the book's wit and charm, and sorely disappointing readers who know and love this book. the publishers owe us all a revised edition.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I read this book when I was a child (pre-teen, I think) and loved it. Then I grew up and decided I should read more 'grown-up' books, so I bought T. H. White's 'The Once and Future King'. That contains a version of 'The Sword in the Stone', but that version is pitched at adults and the magic is different. Yes, Wart is still turned into animals, but there's no battle with Madam Mim!
For years I promised myself that I'd buy this book. I'm glad I did. It's like meeting an old friend that you haven't seen for years.
If you have a pre-teen/early-teens child who enjoys funny stories about magic, this is a good book to give them. If you're an over-grown kid who likes funny stories about magic, like me, get this book. If you're an adult who wants more 'grown-up' Arthurian stories, get 'The Once and Future King'. They're both good books.
For years I promised myself that I'd buy this book. I'm glad I did. It's like meeting an old friend that you haven't seen for years.
If you have a pre-teen/early-teens child who enjoys funny stories about magic, this is a good book to give them. If you're an over-grown kid who likes funny stories about magic, like me, get this book. If you're an adult who wants more 'grown-up' Arthurian stories, get 'The Once and Future King'. They're both good books.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mike Heron
Format:Paperback
Anyone coming to this via Disney is in for either a shock or a pleasant surprise. For me it was the latter. It isn't a particularly easy read for a child but worth the effort, if only for the descriptions of the realities of jousting.
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ok
a quite dense jolly read. very funny entertaining book although it does not seem to change storyline right to the end which gets quite boring.
Published 2 months ago by Lucy E. Gray
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Excellent quality
This book is of excellent quality. I am looking forward to reading it. The cover is nice and though the print is small, it should make pleasant reading.
Published 4 months ago by Robert
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Ten thousand black-tongued curses on this book's Merlin!
I saw the Walt Disney version of this as a young boy and thought it ridiculous then. I wanted something deep, mythical, and spine chilling. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Allen Baird
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I have never read this author before but had read in a newspaper that he is good.
It was ok but didn't prompt me to read more of his stuff
It was ok but didn't prompt me to read more of his stuff
Published 5 months ago by Pamela Dale
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The sword in the stone
The cover quality was a little disappointing, but the book is great, such fun, and witty humour. It felt like "Three men on a boat" or something akin to that sort of humour.
Published on 14 May 2011 by Jane Plant
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File under 'Shouldn't work but does'
This is one of the strangest books I've ever read. Here's a list of some of its qualities (in no particular order). Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2011 by Gregory Heath
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not too bad
Well, as a fan of Arthurian legends, I felt I had to read this. I actually have the full set under the name 'the once and future king' but given that I could only manage to read... Read more
Published on 24 July 2010 by Larewen Evenstar
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An English Classic
This is of course a classic, sadly not designed to appeal to readers of Twilight and Potter. The writing is elegant and pellucid. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2009 by Dr Enoch
3.0 out of 5 stars
Ok but not great
This is an interesting little book. I read it as part of my children's literature course back in 1999. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2008 by Steven R. McEvoy
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The sword in the stone
The sword in the stone is about a boy called "the Wart" and his family. T.H. White writes about the Wart's boring life and how he is sometimes bossed around by Kay, his... Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2005 by Angus Rolland
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