In this retelling which features stained glass illustrations, young Arthur proves himself to be the rightful heir to the throne by being the only one able to pu

An ALA Best Book for Young Adults. “[A] spellbinding twist on the Round Table legend . . . a standout in this enormous canon.”—Publishers Weekly (starred

After sixteen years, the secret is ready to be told. The true king of England is near! But first he must pull the sword from the stone.

This beautiful HarperCollins Children's Modern Classics edition is perfect for every bookshelf.

The book is an investigation of the evidence for King Arthur based on the earliest written sources rather than later myths and legends. The evidence is laid out