Author(s): Kevin Crossley-Holland (illus Hemesh Alles)

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Originally published as The King Who was and Will Be, this is the perfect companion to the author's Arthur trilogy. King Arthur and his knights were all the rage in medieval times, and this enchanting little book conjures up a picture of King Arthur's world as it was seen then. Packed with lively anecdotes and entertaining lists of magical people and places, it introduces all the key figures and show us what it was like to live in a castle, joust in a tournament, woo a fair lady or feast on roast swan. A captivating blend of fact, speculation and quotations from medieval texts, this is a rich source of background detail to the Arthurian legends - and to Kevin Crossley-Holland's bestselling Arthur Trilogy. About the Author: Kevin Crossley-Holland won the Carnegie Medal in l985 for Storm. His many notable books for adults and children include poetry, classic retellings and anthologies. He has written and presented many BBC radio programmes and is a frequent speaker at schools and libraries. For some years he held a university post in Minnesota. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.