At the Crossing-places (Arthur) - Kevin Crossley-Holland
KORTE INHOUD
The second magnificent volume in the Arthur trilogy, where medieval life and Arthurian magic transcends boundaries, with appeal for children of 9+ and older readers alike.
It's the year 1200 and young Arthur de Caldicot is preparing to go on crusade.
While he trains for battle, he also watches the adventures of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table unfold in his magical Seeing Stone.
The visions in the stone help Arthur unravel the secrets of the past, and start him on a quest of his own ... to find his mother.
Arthur de Caldicot arrives at Holt to be squire to Lord Stephen and accompany him on crusade. It is an exciting and bewildering time for him as he finds a warhorse, is fitted with armour, and improves his fighting skills. He dreads a confrontation with his blood-father, the violent Sir William, and dreams of finding his true mother; he discovers girls ¿ including the vivacious Winnie de Verdon whom he rescues from burning to death; he has to deal with the aftermath of a murder; he sees the sea for...
It's the year 1200 and young Arthur de Caldicot is preparing to go on crusade.
While he trains for battle, he also watches the adventures of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table unfold in his magical Seeing Stone.
The visions in the stone help Arthur unravel the secrets of the past, and start him on a quest of his own ... to find his mother.
Arthur de Caldicot arrives at Holt to be squire to Lord Stephen and accompany him on crusade. It is an exciting and bewildering time for him as he finds a warhorse, is fitted with armour, and improves his fighting skills. He dreads a confrontation with his blood-father, the violent Sir William, and dreams of finding his true mother; he discovers girls ¿ including the vivacious Winnie de Verdon whom he rescues from burning to death; he has to deal with the aftermath of a murder; he sees the sea for...
