by Michael Morpurgo (Author)
An enchanting take on the legend of King Arthur from Britain's best-loved children's author, Michael Morpurgo. 'There stood before me an ancient man swathed in a dark and tattered fleece, his long hair and beard matted with filth, his face grey with grief and age. Holding the sword out in front of me, I backed away until I felt the sink behind me and I could go no further. His eyes followed me all the way.' When Bun Bendle is struck blind, he feels like he is drowning in blackness. But the discovery of an ancient tomb and a strangely familiar sword changes him forever. The Sleeping Sword weaves a contemporary tale with Arthurian legend in a way that is utterly spellbinding. Once again, former Children's Laureate and award-winning author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo, demonstrates why he is considered to be the master story teller.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
Edition: Re-issue
Publisher: Farshore
Published: 02 Dec 2010
ISBN 10: 140523962X
ISBN 13: 9781405239622
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: From former Children's Laureate and award-winning author Michael Morpurgo comes The Sleeping Sword , reissued with a beautiful new cover. When Bun Bendle is struck blind he feels like he is drowning in blackness. But the discovery of an ancient tomb and a strangely familiar sword changes him forever.For Bun, a centuries-old power may lead to a bright future.