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Title: Arthur and the Sword

Other Available Formats:
Paperback, 1998
Prebinding, 1999

Synopsis
The famous Arthurian legend about how young Arthur pulls the sword out of the stone and claims his place as the rightful King of England. The complementary artwork is done in a stained-glass window effect. 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 pull the sword from the steel anvil.

Details
Language:        English
Reading Level:  Grades 1 to 2

Size
Weight:        1 Pounds
Height:         11.5 Inches
Width:          9 Inches
Thickness:    0.5 Inches



Publisher Notes
As he did with his two earlier books, Saint Valentine and Tutankhamun's Gift, Mr. Sabuda has illustrated this retelling of the quintessential story of how Arthur became King in an unusual style that reflects perfectly the setting and themes of the tale. Full color.



Industry Reviews
"Fiery, glowing illustrations--created from materials that resemble stained glass--suit the telling's slightly formal tone."
(10/15/1995)


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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is Arthur and the Sword and it was written by Robert Sabuda. This edition of Arthur and the Sword is in a Hardcover format. This books publish date is October 1995 and it has a suggested retail price of $16. There are pages in the book and it was published by Atheneum. The 10 digit ISBN is 0689319878 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780689319877. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.