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Created: 14th August, 2015

Arthur, High King of Britain

Author: Michael Morpurgo
Illustrator: Michael Foreman
Publisher: Egmont

In this retelling of the Arthurian legend from ‘another place, another time’ Michael Morpurgo retains the magic of the epic story with its chivalry, romance, battles and betrayals showing us, alongside these, the sadness and vulnerability of Arthur’s own heart. The tales are told simply, in accessible language, and Michael Foreman’s illustrations have a mystical, fairylike quality. See below to download a list of other interesting retellings of Arthurian legends.