85 pages 2 hours read

Roger Lancelyn Green

King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1953

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table by Roger Lancelyn Green is a children's retelling of the classic Arthurian legends, following King Arthur's journey from pulling the sword from the stone to establish his reign, gathering his knights at the Round Table, embarking on quests such as the search for the Holy Grail, and ultimately facing the downfall of Camelot due to personal betrayals and wars with rivals.

Reviews & Readership

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Roger Lancelyn Green's King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table captivates with timeless tales and rich storytelling. Readers appreciate the engaging retelling of classic legends but some find the prose outdated and characters underdeveloped. Overall, it remains a treasured introduction to Arthurian lore despite its minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table?

A reader who enjoys tales of heroism, chivalry, and medieval adventure akin to J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit or C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia will be captivated by Roger Lancelyn Green's King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table. Ideal for fans of timeless myths and classic legends.

RecommendedReading Age

10-14years

Lexile Level

1130L

Book Details

Genre

Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Mythology

Topics

Religion / Spirituality

Education

Themes

Values/Ideas: Good & Evil

Values/Ideas: Fate

Period

Medieval Literature / Middle Ages