A review by The Girl (age 11)
In a world of wizards, giants, and dragons, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table are the kingdom of Camelot’s only defense against the threatening forces of evil. Fighting battles and saving those in need, the Knights of the Round Table can defeat every enemy but one — themselves! (publisher’s summary)
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table is a graphic novel that retells Sir Thomas Malory’s story of King Arthur. I really liked the illustrations because they drew you in to the story with their detail and color. I thought the story was really interesting, and I loved the character of Merlin because he was so mysterious. I also liked that there were maps and information about the legends of King Arthur in the back of the book.
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table didn’t make my list of favorite graphic novels, but it was still pretty good. It was hard for me to understand sometimes because I didn’t know anything about King Arthur but the story of the sword in the stone. I think you should know more to really get this book.
Disclosure: The Girl borrowed King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table from the local library. I am an IndieBound affiliate and an Amazon associate.
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That’s a bummer that this one didn’t work well for her. Merlin was always my favorite. He’s so mysterious…and powerful.
Merlin is a very interesting character. From what I gather from talking to her, it sounds like the author assumed readers would already be familiar with the original, and that’s why it didn’t work for her so much.
I too love books that contain added info at the back! (although sometimes I wish I knew about the back before I start reading!)
I’ve gotten into the habit when reading historical fiction to check for author’s notes in the back when I start the book. I know they sometimes contain spoilers, but I think knowing the background, etc., beforehand is helpful.
I love this particular publishing company for their graphic novels which are a HUGE success at my middle school. I don’t have this one on the shelves but I can certainly see it being checked out!!! Great reiew!
Thanks, Staci. She is interested in trying other books in the series, but they didn’t have any others at the library the last time we went.
These sound like fun reads with nice illustrations. I don’t know much about King Arthur, I do remember The Sword in the Stone movie
nice review by the girl!
Thanks, Naida! I remember having to read the original in 11th or 12th grade, but I must admit that I found it quite boring.
Another wonderful review by The Girl! I don’t read many graphic novels, but I do think they can be good intros to the classics.
I agree, if they’re done right.
I’d give it a go if my library had more graphic novels
We’re lucky in that our library has a decent selection.
I love that The Girl is willing to explore different genres like this. Too bad she didn’t love this one.
I think it’s great that she’s coming into her own as a reader and viewing books as adventures.
My daughter might like this a little better than The Girl. She has a minor fascination with Arthur and Merlin.
You’re probably right about that. The Girl was just interested in reading a graphic novel, and this was one of the more promising ones.