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Overview
Nothing, it seems, can harm the valiant Lancelot. The most brilliant warrior to join the Knights of the Round Table, he vanquishes beasts and villains at every turn. But Lancelot's own pride and conflicts of loyalty threaten to destroy the hero, whose passion and instincts are the source of his greatest strength and gravest danger. In this fourth volume of the Tales of King Arthur picture-book series, Hudson Talbott's dramatic vision sends readers on an unforgettable adventure.Lancelot is welcomed into the court of King Arthur as a valiant fighter and later rescues Queen Guinevere, fights the tournament at Astolat, and pursues other adventures.
Editorials
Children's Literature -
In Talbott's fourth book in the "Tales of King Arthur" series, Lancelot emerges as the ever popular hero of Arthurian legend. Orphaned as a baby and rescued by the Lady of the Lake, Lancelot is introduced to the king at eighteen and promises service to Arthur. The handsome young man immediately becomes Queen Guinevere's champion and proves himself in one amazing quest after another, battling giants and rogue knights, saving ladies and the queen herself. After teasing from fellow round table knights, Lancelot leaves to search for new adventures. He rescues Elaine the Fair, a beautiful princess; saves her lands from a dreaded serpent, and wears her colors during a tournament. Guinevere is enraged and Lancelot flees into the forest in disgrace. Madness threatens to destroy the hero until he is rescued by Elaine and healed by the power of the Holy Grail. Talbott's passionate and compelling adventure is enhanced by his own dramatic watercolor illustrations. Children will surely delight in the engaging story of the popular legend.Book Details
Published
September 1, 1999
Publisher
New York : Morrow Junior Books, c1999.
Pages
40
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780688148331