Nick Harris (1)

This is a nice modern retelling of the Arthur legend. It is suitable for pre-teens, but also reads well for adults. I read this to both of my children when they were about 10 years old and they both enjoyed it immensely.

The story closely follows Malory (if only the same could be said for the current BBC TV programme, Merlin!), but also draws on elements of the Mabinogion, with bits of T.H. White and Tolkien skillfully worked in for good measure.

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The Usborne Big Book of Fantasy Quests is similar to Where’s Waldo and I Spy books. The reader has to look for different items and characters hidden in the pictures. The spreads in this book include quests from King Arthur all the way too monsters and goblins. Though the explorations, or quests, in this book are not real they illustrate the theme of searching and discovering.

An excellent example of the "Where's Wally" genre of children's puzzle books. Complex, detailed pictures with a cast of hundreds hide a number of articles the children have to find. A simple story threads the pages together.

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