The Sword in the Stone
by T H White
The Sword in the Stone is Book 1 of The Once and Future King by T.H. White.
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“The Sword in the Stone was a favourite of mine. It all comes down to character. Wart is such a wonderful character and re-imagining of King Arthur as a child. The detail in the magic, again, made me laugh so much. The wonderful spelling match Merlin has with Madam Mim, the knights in armour not being able to move because their armour is so heavy – it’s exquisitely observed.” Read more...
Cressida Cowell, Children's Author
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