Text from the international bestseller, originally published as an illustrated book by DK. This was recommended by the American Library Association: "e;the legend of Arthur as you've never seen it"e;; attracted full-length features in the Sunday Times and the TES - and sold almost quarter of a million copies in 14 countries. A beautifully written retelling of the complete King Arthur story, brought dramatically, vividly and very readably back to life. Perfect for all ages from 9 to adult. Authentically based on the iconic medieval work, Malory's 'Morte d'Arthur', it covers all the important episodes:* The sword in the stone* How Arthur obtained the magic sword Excalibur* His marriage to the noble Guinevere* The coming of the Knights of the Round Table* Merlin and the Lady of the Lake* The evil enchantments of Morgan le Fay* Sir Lancelot's love affair with the Queen* The Quest for the Holy Grail* The last battle* The promise of Arthur as the 'Once and Future King'Reviews of the first edition: - "e;a delightful retelling of the story which manages to bring the story alive and captivate the reader"e; (Goodreads)- "e;This king Arthur book is amazing...although this is aimed at children as an adult King Arthur fan I think this is one of my best King Arthur books as it summarises the Malory version of the legends"e; (amazon.co.uk) - "e;I recommend this book to those who like Arthurian Mythology"e; (amazon.com)- "e;chronicles the legend...simply and accessibly... both entertaining and informative"e; (Dispatch Online)- "e;vividly brought to life"e; (Northwest Evening Mail)