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HarperCollins, 2000-03-05

Sword in the Tree (Harper Trophy)

Sword in the Tree (Harper Trophy)

Trophy Chapter Books (Paperback) and Trophy Chapter Book

Clyde Robert Bulla, Author

Bruce Bowles, Illustrator

Paperback

9780064421324

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Readers travel back to the days of King Arthur and the round table in this riveting tale of a brave boy who must flee Weldon Castle when his father disappears. Will Shawn ever return to the courtyard of the mighty tree to reclaim his father's sword and his rightful place as heir?
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Rooted in themes of honor and loyalty, this medieval story encourages young readers to consider bravery, responsibility, and doing what is right—even when it’s difficult. Timeless values shine through clear, direct storytelling.

Keywords and Themes: Action & Adventure • Arthurian • Blended Families • Bravery • Chapter Books • Character • Classics • Courage • Determination • Duty • Europe • Fables • Family • Historical • Honor • Integrity • Juvenile Fiction • Legends • Loyalty • Medieval • Myths • Norse • Readers • Respect • Responsibility • Survival Stories

Readability • 2.9

Age Range • 8-12

Pages • 112

Subjects • Uncles • Knights and knighthood • Middle Ages • Arthur

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables | Arthurian • Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books • Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure • Juvenile Fiction | Family | Blended Families • Juvenile Fiction | Classics • Juvenile Fiction | Historical | Europe • Juvenile Fiction | Historical | Medieval • Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables | Norse • Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure | Survival Stories

Best-selling author Clyde Robert Bulla's classic, finely-crafted Arthurian tale with its sword fights, dark and dangerous dungeon, roguish knaves, action-packed showdowns and tales of dangerous feats, will appeal to emerging readers who are ready for chapter books and reluctant tween readers alike.

In the days of King Arthur there stood a mighty oak tree within the walls of a castle. Peace reigned in the castle until the fearsome night when Lionel, long-lost brother of Lord Weldon, returned to cause trouble and unhappiness.

It was then that Shan, the son of Lord Weldon, took on the duties of a knight and hid the sword in the hollow of the giant oak. The days that followed were filled with adventures that tried the courage of the young boy.

Shan was surprised by bearded robbers in the woods. He met noble knights in plumed helmets, and eventually he even made a trip to high-towered Camelot. His story is filled with the pageantry and color of England in King Arthur's time. It creates a vivid picture of the Knights of the Round Table and the wisdom of King Arthur himself.

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