The Story of King Arthur and His Knights

Reach for this book when your child is beginning to navigate the complexities of personal honor and the social pressure to follow the crowd. It is ideal for the preteen who is searching for a moral compass or struggling to understand why doing the right thing often requires more courage than following a trend. This classic work provides a noble framework for discussing integrity, leadership, and the weight of responsibility. Howard Pyle's adaptation follows Arthur from his humble beginnings as a youth pulling the sword from the stone to his establishment of the Round Table. Through tales of Merlin, Sir Pelias, and Sir Gawaine, the book explores themes of justice, loyalty, and the pursuit of excellence. Parents will appreciate how the archaic but beautiful language elevates the reading experience, offering a sophisticated look at what it means to be a person of character in a world of conflicting interests.