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In this engaging children’s adaptation of the Arthurian romance, a boy with extraordinary skill is challenged to draw a sword from an anvil set upon a block of marble. When he succeeds, the act confirms his destiny as the rightful king of all Britain. The story highlights themes of courage, destiny, and the age-old call of the sword, inviting young readers into a world of folklore and medieval adventure.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Hudson Talbott
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