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Arthur High King of Britain (Paperback)

by Michael Morpurgo (Author)
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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd (6 May 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1405239611
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405239615
  • Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 78,335 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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From former Children's Laureate and award-winning author Michael Morpurgo comes, "Arthur High King of Britain", reissued with a beautiful new cover.Marooned on a sandbank, a boy faces certain death. With the sea closing in and the current about to drag him to a watery grave, his final wish is to see heaven.Waking in a strange bed, the boy meets an old man sitting by the fire with his dog. It is Arthur, the great warrior king of legend, and from his lips the boy hears of Camelot, chivalry, magic, evil and betrayal.

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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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Catherine Shaw's Book Review, 13 Oct 2002
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This review is from: Arthur, High King of Britain (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)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book and a moving tale, 15 Sep 2003
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This review is from: Arthur, High King of Britain (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.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a touching and vivid account of the fabled Camelot., 21 Oct 2001
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars 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.
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4.0 out of 5 stars 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
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4.0 out of 5 stars 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 8 Nov 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars 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 7 Feb 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars 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 14 Oct 2000

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