Young Arthur spends his days toiling as a squire--feeding the horses and hauling his big brother's armor. Around him, England is in turmoil, left without a king. But all that changes in one day, with one pull on the mysterious sword in the stone. Guided by Merlin the Magician, Arthur takes his place as the rightful heir to England's throne. He receives the sword Excalibur and wins the loyalty of the Knights of the Round Table. But can the young king win peace and freedom for England? Gr 5–7—A graphic novel retelling of the entire scope of the Arthurian story, this volume features quick-paced action and stunning illustrations to capture even the most reluctant reader. For today's visually oriented youth, this approach draws them to a superhero from another age. "A fun, inviting way to introduce students to the beliefs and histories of other cultures." -- Book Links Graphic Myths and Legends The Graphic Myths and Legends series brings to life some of the most enduring tales from a variety of cultures. Action-packed and richly illustrated, the age-old stories will engage readers in new ways. Graphic Myths and Legends Titles Amaterasu: Return of the Sun Atalanta: The Race Against Destiny Demeter & Persephone: Spring Held Hostage Hercules: The Twelve Labors Isis & Osiris: To the Ends of the Earth Jason: Quest for the Golden Fleece King Arthur: Excalibur Unsheathed Robin Hood: Outlaw of Sherwood Forest Thor & Loki: In the Land of Giants The Trojan Horse: The Fall of Troy Yu the Great: Conquering the Flood Jeff Limke was born and raised in the wilds of North Dakota. He has spent many a year teaching stories and writing. Jeff now teaches less and tries to write more, which sometimes happens. Thomas Yeates grew up in Sacramento, northern California. He attended college in Utah, Sacramento, the Joe Kubert School in New Jersey. Since then he has been working as an illustrator, focusing on high adventure in the comic book/graphic novel field. He has worked for most of the major companies in that field, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Eclipse, etc. He has illustrated Swamp Thing, Timespirits, Tarzan, Conan, Zorro, myths and legends for Lerner Publishing, and many short stories. Most recently he has illustrated Edgar Rice Burroughs’ John Carter of Mars for Barnes & Noble Publishing and is currently illustrating a series of books by the popular writer Anthony Horowitz. Used Book in Good Condition